Danger of dengue fever increases in Kannauj, 70 villages affected, blood of infected patient will be tested in laboratory - dengue outbreak in kannauj 70 villages affected

Updated: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:00 (IST) Dengue outbreak is on the rise in Kannauj district, affecting 70 villages. The health department is organizing camps to identify the patients and their blood will be tested in the local laboratory. The department appealed to the people to maintain cleanliness and take measures to prevent mosquitoes. The blood of the dengue infected patient will be tested in the laboratory. Photo Jagran Jagran Correspondent, Kannauj. To identify the mosquito-borne virus, the Health Department sent the blood sample of a dengue-infected patient to the laboratory for testing. The virus will be known after investigation. However, 152 dengue-infected people have been found so far. Remove ad, just read the news. Fever patients are increasing rapidly in all eight blocks of the district. Many homes are in the grip of fever. According to the health department, more than 70 towns and places of the district have been affected by dengue. Since January till now, 152 dengue patients have been found. 22 active patients are undergoing treatment in the district hospital, government medical college and private hospital. In addition, officials and employees of the health department are monitoring dengue-infected areas. The team goes door-to-door in the infested area and sprays anti-larvae. Also motivate people for cleanliness. To identify the mosquito-borne virus, the department sent the blood sample of the dengue-infected patient to the laboratory for testing. The virus will be known after the investigation report. District Malaria Officer UP Singh said that the blood sample of the dengue infected patient has been sent to the laboratory for testing. After investigation from there it will be known which virus it is. The fever lasts for four to five days and there is a crowd of patients in the district hospital, government medical and all CHCs. The patient has a fever for about four to five days. In addition, there is also a lot of pain in the head and legs. However, doctors advised to check the fever after three days. Keep the house clean, do not allow water to stagnate. According to the department, mosquitoes live more in waterlogged areas. Therefore, everyone should keep cleanliness around the house. Do not allow accumulation of water. Use mosquito net while sleeping. Put nets on the windows.