Doctors ready to battle dengue as monsoon arrives

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Doctors are gearing up to combat the rising number of dengue cases here, as the arrival of monsoon results in a surge in such cases. A Faseelathu Beevi, medical superintendent at the state run general hospital, told reporters that with the onset of monsoon there has been a significant rise in the number of patients suffering from the deadly disease. "As of today the important variety that is being reported is the dengue outbreak.


The routine viral cases do happen, but we are giving a lot of importance to dengue cases because we have to also monitor the platelet counts." Beevi added that all necessary arrangements were made at all hospitals to prevent the escalation of the disease. "We are taking all possible steps to counter the situation. Separate fever wards have been set up in medical colleges and general hospitals, and even at the PHC level doctors are there. Doctors are going the extra mile to ensure that the outbreak is contained. So far, the mortality is strictly within control," Beevi said.