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Bihar Dengue Cases Surge Past 440: Patna Leads Worrying Trend
2 Sep
Summary
- Bihar's dengue tally reached 446 with seven new cases reported Wednesday.
- Patna recorded two new cases, bringing its total to 181, the highest in the state.
- Health experts advise seeking medical attention for dengue symptoms like high fever.
As of Wednesday, Bihar has recorded a total of 446 confirmed dengue cases this year, following the report of seven new infections. The state capital, Patna, is experiencing the highest burden, with two new cases bringing its district tally to 181. Several other districts, including Vaishali, East Champaran, Gaya, Katihar, and Jehanabad, each reported one new case.
Several districts have significant case counts, with Vaishali at 25, followed by Muzaffarpur with 24, East Champaran with 20, Aurangabad with 19, Nalanda with 13, and Saran with 12 cases this season. Reports of a suspected dengue death at a private hospital in Patna are currently under investigation and have not been officially verified by health officials.
Senior public health specialist Dr. Ranjeet Kumar noted that most dengue cases in Patna are concentrated in urban areas within the Patna Municipal Corporation, particularly in Patliputra, Azamibad, and Kankarbagh circles. Health experts have outlined common dengue symptoms, which typically appear four to 10 days after a mosquito bite and include high fever, severe headaches, joint pain, nausea, and fatigue.
