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Mumbai Faces Surge in Dengue and Malaria

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-02T12:35:53.401625+05:30

- The number of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases in Mumbai has surged over the last fortnight, according to BMC data. - Dr. Daksha Shah noted a slight rise in cases compared to August 2023, with dengue cases increasing from 999 to 1,013 and malaria cases from 1,080 to 1,171. - Senior consultant Dr. Gautam Bhansali highlighted that many dengue patients require admission due to drastically low platelet counts. - Dr. Mala Kaneria mentioned that a spurt in dengue cases during August-September is not unusual, but patients can be nursed back to health. - Chikungunya cases have seen a significant rise, from 35 in August 2023 to 164 this August, with Aedes mosquitoes being the primary culprits. Source: [Mumbai Mirror](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/spurt-in-dengue-malaria-chikungunya-cases-seen-in-mumbai-over-last-fortnightt/articleshow/112961759.cms)

The number of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases in Mumbai has surged over the last fortnight, according to BMC data.
Dr. Daksha Shah noted a slight rise in cases compared to August 2023, with dengue cases increasing from 999 to 1,013 and malaria cases from 1,080 to 1,171.
Senior consultant Dr. Gautam Bhansali highlighted that many dengue patients require admission due to drastically low platelet counts.
Dr. Mala Kaneria mentioned that a spurt in dengue cases during August-September is not unusual, but patients can be nursed back to health.
Chikungunya cases have seen a significant rise, from 35 in August 2023 to 164 this August, with Aedes mosquitoes being the primary culprits.

Source: Mumbai Mirror