Islamabad reports 86 new dengue cases

Islamabad: The new 86 patients with deadly dengue fever have been reported at capital Islamabad in the last 24 hours ( Friday). 

In the last 24 hours 41 patients with dengue fever were reported in rural areas and 45 cases in urban areas of the federal capital territory, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr Zaeem Zia said.

The death toll from dengue fever climbed to 17 after two more people died from the viral disease.

A total of 4,071 mosquito-borne viral disease cases have been reported in the federal capital in the current season.

Dengue fever cases are rising in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Islamabad at an alarming rate.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is common in warm, tropical climates and often peaks during rainy seasons, states the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Once bitten by a dengue-infected mosquito, the virus takes four-10 days to affect the body. The viral disease symptoms can be mild, similar to the common flu, or severe such as fever, headaches, pain behind the eyes and nausea.

Symptoms of Dengue Fever

Symptoms, which usually begin four to six days after infection and last for up to 10 days, may include

Sudden, high fever
Severe headaches
Pain behind the eyes
Severe joint and muscle pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever
Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising)