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Weather Change Triggers Rise In Viral Infections; Doctors Advise Caution | Pune News
Oct
PUNE: Viral infections, including fever and common cold, are on the rise again with a sudden change in weather after the monsoon.
Dr Soumya Chandrasekar, head of emergency response at Jehangir Hospital, said, “There has been a rise in the number of patients coming to the hospital with influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) over the last few weeks. This can be attributed to the fluctuation in temperature and change in weather conditions. Some of the patients are also exhibiting severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), requiring hospitalization. Most infections are self-limiting [resolve within 5-7 days] and require symptomatic management and hydration.”
The weather was pleasant with a hint of cold towards the end of September, which suddenly changed to warm by the first week of October.
“There has been a rapid rise in temperature in October. At present, the upper respiratory viral infections, namely fever, throat pain, common cold, and runny nose, are on the rise. Children below the age of 10 and those above 60 years of age are more vulnerable to such infections because of their low immunity,” Dr Prasad Kuvalekar, consultant physician internal medicine at DPU Private Super Speciality Hospital, said.
Dr Kuvalekar said diabetics are also prone to contract such infections. “There has been a 70-80% rise in the number of cases within the last week,” he said.
To keep the infections at bay, Dr Kuvalekar said, “People should consume fresh food and avoid unhygienic, especially roadside, eatables. Those prone to infections should avoid crowded places as far as possible.”
Health experts said viral infections could also lead to pain in the bones. Dr Shailesh Hadgaonkar, chief spine surgeon at Sancheti hospital, said, “There is some increase in the number of patients visiting us with complaints of fever, and back and neck pain. Basically, they are suffering from viral infections. There is a 4-5% increase in such cases at our hospital. With rise in temperatures, people are advised to stay hydrated.”
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