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Monsoon brings surge in dengue cases: Doctors advise caution, early detection
Updated On: 01 July, 2024 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The doctors called for maintaining adequate hydration levels due to fluid loss due to fever, vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
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While the monsoon brought in relief from the sweltering heat, cases of dengue have spiralled in various parts of the country including in Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Doctors on Sunday advised caution and also stressed the need for early detection to boost outcomes.
Dengue is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes thrive in warm and humid environments, causing the disease that is endemic to more than 100 countries.
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