An unusual trend has emerged in several health facilities, where patients exhibit symptoms resembling vector-borne diseases, yet their test results are negative. Doctors have observed this trend without significant concern, as most patients recover within a few days.
 
Dr Monica Goel said, “We`ve seen high body temperatures, severe fatigue, lethargy, rashes, back pain, headaches, and persistent eye pain.” Dr Goel, who practises at two major central Mumbai hospitals, attends to around 20 patients daily, with eight to nine displaying these symptoms. She noted the presence of cough without signs of throat infection, saying, “During this period, we typically see more respiratory illnesses, but this is a new pattern.”

Cases where routine tests fail to provide a clear diagnosis, samples are sent to NIV for further investigation. Representation pic