Fatal DEN2 pressure behind rise in hospitalisation of dengue sufferers

Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: With dengue assuming alarming proportions, well being specialists and scientists concerned in serotype evaluation of the virus opined the deadly dengue virus-2 (DEN2) might be the pressure behind rise in hospitalisations within the metropolis.

Of round 70 constructive circumstances each day, 10 to 12 are getting admitted as a result of problems and drop in platelet rely. Capital Hospital is struggling to accommodate dengue sufferers as its two dengue wards are operating in full capability and sufferers might be seen mendacity on the ground for therapy.

There are 4 dengue virus serotypes DEN1, DEN2, DEN3 and DEN4. DEN 2 is taken into account to be essentially the most deadly as the danger of growing dengue haemorrhagic fever is considerably greater in sufferers contaminated with the variant. The haemorrhagic fever is the main explanation for hospitalisation and typically deaths in dengue sufferers as a result of inner bleeding and harm to very important organs.

Researchers on the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) have discovered dengue virus serotype-2 (DEN2), essentially the most virulent pressure, together with DEN1 and DEN3 in samples drawn from sufferers from completely different components of the state, together with Bhubaneswar.

“DEN2 serotype has been detected predominantly accounting for around 70 per cent (pc) of samples serotyped recently. DEN1 has been detected in 28 pc samples from across the districts. While DEN3 serotype has been detected in a single sample from Nayagarh, DEN1 and DEN2 combination has been detected in two samples from Jajpur,” stated a senior scientist.

Dengue constructive samples drawn from 18 districts have been mapped to determine the distribution and tendencies of presently prevalent dengue virus serotypes in Odisha. Most of the districts overlaying all topographies of the state predominantly had DEN2 serotype barring just a few districts, which had combined serotypes. Men have been extra affected than girls, constituting practically two-thirds of the full circumstances.

The rise in dengue circumstances has led to a disaster with hospitals dealing with difficulties for blood transfusion in essential sufferers. Unlike earlier years, the post-recovery period has additionally been extended this time. Health officers, nevertheless, stated the variety of dengue constructive circumstances has come down from a variety of greater than 100 to round 70 now. The state recorded 74 new circumstances taking the tally to 2737. Khurda reported the utmost 1332 circumstances, 90 laptop of that are from Bhubaneswar alone.

“Since there is no specific treatment for dengue, the only possible way to control the menace is source reduction besides steps to prevent mosquito bite. Civic authorities and people should keep the surroundings clean,” stated director of public well being Dr Niranjan Mishra.

Variant of concern

DEN 2 is taken into account to be essentially the most deadly as the danger of growing dengue haemorrhagic fever is considerably greater in sufferers

Haemorrhagic fever is the main explanation for hospitalisation and typically deaths in dengue sufferers

DEN2, essentially the most virulent pressure, together with DEN1 and DEN3 present in samples drawn from sufferers from completely different components of the state, together with Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: With dengue assuming alarming proportions, well being specialists and scientists concerned in serotype evaluation of the virus opined the deadly dengue virus-2 (DEN2) might be the pressure behind rise in hospitalisations within the metropolis.

Of round 70 constructive circumstances each day, 10 to 12 are getting admitted as a result of problems and drop in platelet rely. Capital Hospital is struggling to accommodate dengue sufferers as its two dengue wards are operating in full capability and sufferers might be seen mendacity on the ground for therapy.

There are 4 dengue virus serotypes DEN1, DEN2, DEN3 and DEN4. DEN 2 is taken into account to be essentially the most deadly as the danger of growing dengue haemorrhagic fever is considerably greater in sufferers contaminated with the variant. The haemorrhagic fever is the main explanation for hospitalisation and typically deaths in dengue sufferers as a result of inner bleeding and harm to very important organs.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Researchers on the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) have discovered dengue virus serotype-2 (DEN2), essentially the most virulent pressure, together with DEN1 and DEN3 in samples drawn from sufferers from completely different components of the state, together with Bhubaneswar.

“DEN2 serotype has been detected predominantly accounting for around 70 per cent (pc) of samples serotyped recently. DEN1 has been detected in 28 pc samples from across the districts. While DEN3 serotype has been detected in a single sample from Nayagarh, DEN1 and DEN2 combination has been detected in two samples from Jajpur,” stated a senior scientist.

Dengue constructive samples drawn from 18 districts have been mapped to determine the distribution and tendencies of presently prevalent dengue virus serotypes in Odisha. Most of the districts overlaying all topographies of the state predominantly had DEN2 serotype barring just a few districts, which had combined serotypes. Men have been extra affected than girls, constituting practically two-thirds of the full circumstances.

The rise in dengue circumstances has led to a disaster with hospitals dealing with difficulties for blood transfusion in essential sufferers. Unlike earlier years, the post-recovery period has additionally been extended this time. Health officers, nevertheless, stated the variety of dengue constructive circumstances has come down from a variety of greater than 100 to round 70 now. The state recorded 74 new circumstances taking the tally to 2737. Khurda reported the utmost 1332 circumstances, 90 laptop of that are from Bhubaneswar alone.

“Since there is no specific treatment for dengue, the only possible way to control the menace is source reduction besides steps to prevent mosquito bite. Civic authorities and people should keep the surroundings clean,” stated director of public well being Dr Niranjan Mishra.

Variant of concern

DEN 2 is taken into account to be essentially the most deadly as the danger of growing dengue haemorrhagic fever is considerably greater in sufferers

Haemorrhagic fever is the main explanation for hospitalisation and typically deaths in dengue sufferers

DEN2, essentially the most virulent pressure, together with DEN1 and DEN3 present in samples drawn from sufferers from completely different components of the state, together with Bhubaneswar