Woman dies at Yatharth hospital as Noida dengue scenario deteriorates

 Woman dies at Yatharth hospital as Noida dengue scenario deteriorates

High fever, excruciating headaches, joint and muscle discomfort, rash, and bleeding tendencies are all typical dengue symptoms. Severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever, which may cause plasma leakage and low platelet counts, can sometimes develop from dengue.

Dengue has become more prevalent throughout the nation despite the government's obvious prevention attempts. There is an increasing feeling of anxiety due to the noticeable rise in instances in states like Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, highlighting the urgent need to raise awareness about the problem.  

The number of dengue cases in Uttar Pradesh is increasing. 24 individuals have died thus far, according to official statistics. The toll might rise, however, if the data from private hospitals is taken into account. Dengue cases in Uttar Pradesh have risen to over 13,000, with Lucknow, Moradabad, Meerut, Kanpur, and Noida emerging as the main epicenters. 

At YATHARTH Hospital in Noida, a woman passes away. 

Yesterday, a dengue-infected lady passed away at a private hospital in Greater Noida, prompting her family members and other relatives to protest the death and claim medical malpractice. The lady, a Dhanori village resident, was taken on Wednesday to the Yatharth Hospital, which is located near Beta 2 police station. 

"She passed away today at the hospital, and family members accused the hospital of negligence."  

Family members protested in front of the hospital, but following talks between the two parties, the issue was eventually settled. According to authorities, the family members denied permission for a postmortem and cremated the corpse instead, noting that there was no problem with law and order.

WHY ARE DENGUE CASUALS BECOMING WORSE? 

According to a research, COVID antibodies may cross-react with DENV (dengue virus), reportedly worsening the illness, as dengue incidence increase nationwide. Researchers from India at the government-funded Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) discovered that dengue infection in animal cells may be enhanced by antibodies, regardless of whether they were produced in response to an intentional animal vaccine or a spontaneous human infection.

SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENT OF DENGUE FEVER

Dengue fever may vary in severity from moderate to severe, and it can even be fatal in rare situations.

SYMPTOMS

One of the main signs of dengue is a high fever. It often appears out of nowhere and might continue for many days.

Severe Headache: An intense headache that is often centered behind the eyes and on the forehead is a common symptom.

Muscle and Joint Pain: Because of how severe this may be, dengue is often referred to as "breakbone fever."

Rash: A rash, which may take the form of tiny red dots or patches, appears in many dengue patients.

Bleeding: In certain circumstances, dengue may result in bleeding from the mouth, nose, or skin, which can show up as tiny red or purple patches on the skin.

weariness and Weakness: Patients often have a protracted period of weariness and weakness after the fever has subsided.

CAUSE 

The Flaviviridae family member dengue virus is what causes dengue fever. The virus has four separate but closely related serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4. One serotype's infection does not confer immunity on the other serotypes. When a person with dengue virus bites an Aedes mosquito, the mosquito may become a carrier and spread the disease to other people via its bites.

TREATMENT

A particular antiviral drug is not available to treat dengue fever. The main goals of treatment are symptom relief and supportive care. Here are some essential elements in treating dengue fever:

Keep Hydrated: It's important to keep yourself hydrated, particularly if you're vomiting or having diarrhea and have a high temperature. Electrolytes and lost fluids may be replaced using oral rehydration treatments.

Pain relief: Acetaminophen (paracetamol), an over-the-counter pain medication, may help reduce heat and discomfort. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs should be avoided since they might increase the risk of bleeding.

Rest: The body needs enough rest to recover from the disease.

Medical Monitoring: Hospitalization may be required for careful monitoring and intravenous fluids in severe instances or patients with warning signals. Severe stomach discomfort, ongoing vomiting, bleeding, and a sharp drop in platelet count are all warning signals.

Avoid more Mosquito Bites: Those who have dengue should remain indoors and use mosquito nets or insect repellent to avoid more mosquito bites in order to stop the virus from spreading. Eliminating mosquito breeding areas close to your house might also aid in lowering the likelihood of transmission.