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Mangaluru: The sporadic emergence of dengue cases in Dakshina Kannada villages has become a cause of concern for the health department .
Bengaluru, Mysuru and other districts have also been witnessing a rise in the number of dengue cases, he said.“We have not found any cluster of dengue cases in the DK yet.
Though no dengue clusters were found, the health department is taking all measures to prevent the spread.
“People should undergo tests if they have fever or any other symptoms of dengue or malaria,” he said.
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Mangaluru: The sporadic emergence of dengue cases in Dakshina Kannada villages has become a cause of concern for the health department . The district has so far reported 108 cases from January, compared to 45 cases recorded in the previous year. Dr Naveen Chandra Kulal, the district vector-borne disease control programme officer, said that there is a correlation between humidity and mosquito breeding.Additionally, people start storing water in vessels and drums during summer, which also leads to mosquito breeding , he said.A survey conducted in Lingappayyakadu village near Mulky revealed that residents have been storing water in large quantities, as they did not have regular drinking water supply. “Water will become a source of mosquito breeding when they do not close the containers properly,” Dr Kulal told reporters at an interaction programme on Monday. Bengaluru, Mysuru and other districts have also been witnessing a rise in the number of dengue cases, he said.“We have not found any cluster of dengue cases in the DK yet. The district has been reporting sporadic cases of dengue. Though no dengue clusters were found, the health department is taking all measures to prevent the spread. Health workers have been organising awareness campaigns to prevent the spread of dengue and also carrying out drives for mosquito source reduction,” he explained.Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada district has recorded only 16 cases of malaria from January, he said. “Since migrant labourers from various states arrive in Dakshina Kannada to work on construction sites, the possibilities of the spread of vector-borne diseases are more here. The majority of the 16 cases of malaria were reported among labourers working on construction sites this year,” Dr Kulal said.DHO Dr Thimmaiah HR said that people should visit the nearest PHC or hospital if they suffer from fever. “People should undergo tests if they have fever or any other symptoms of dengue or malaria,” he said. He also advised people to be more cautious about the rising temperature and take precautions.
