Despite the well being division formally recording just one optimistic case of the chikungunya virus within the district, a number of hospitals contradict the declare, reporting three to 4 chikungunya sufferers day by day and signalling a case surge previously week.

The virus, transmitted to people by mosquito bites, manifests with frequent signs reminiscent of fever and joint ache. Other indicators could embrace complications, muscle ache, joint swelling, or a rash.

Dr Amit Bery, a medication knowledgeable at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, notes the present state of affairs, stating they’re presently treating 4-5 Chikungunya sufferers day by day. He stated that these identified with the illness, ought to search immediate medical intervention and enhance fluid consumption for well timed restoration. The common public is suggested to guard themselves by avoiding mosquito bites, utilizing repellent, sporting long-sleeved clothes, and sustaining hygiene.

Although circumstances are rising, well being specialists level out that people with all signs could not all the time check optimistic for chikungunya by scientific exams. However, medical correlation allows therapy based mostly on noticed signs. Dr Navjot Singh from Christian Medical College and Hospital explains that they commonly see chikungunya sufferers, a few of whom check damaging however exhibit all the everyday signs.

Alka Kohli from Deep Hospital experiences a constant inflow of three to 4 chikungunya sufferers day by day since mid-September.

Regarding the reporting of Chikungunya circumstances, Dr Ramesh, a district epidemiologist from Ludhiana well being division, states that hospitals haven’t reported any circumstances to the civil surgeon workplace. He emphasises that if hospitals are witnessing a surge, they have to promptly report back to the civil surgeon workplace.