Dengue Epidemic Hits Patna: 75 Cases In Just 5 Days, City Fights Surge

Dengue Outbreak In Patna: Dengue cases in Patna have been rising over the past few days, with 15 to 20 patients being admitted to hospitals daily, according to officials. On Thursday, the city reported its first dengue-related death of the season. Dr. Subhash Chandra Prasad, the district infectious disease control officer, confirmed that Aryan Kumar, a critically ill dengue patient from Patna City, passed away at NMCH, marking Bihar's first dengue death this season. From January 1 to August 29, Patna has recorded 240 dengue cases.

Patna Launches Fogging In Dengue Hotspots To Curb Spread

An official stated that several areas in Patna, such as Kankar Bagh, Patliputra Colony, Kumhrar, Agam Kuan, Kadam Kuan, Anisabad, Gardanibagh, Jakkanpur, and others, have become dengue hotspots, with the highest numbers of patients reported there.

In response, the health department is collaborating with the Patna Municipal Corporation and other district authorities to conduct fogging in the affected areas to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent the spread.

Bihar Has Recorded 656 Positive Cases Since January

The state has recorded 656 positive cases since January, with most cases occurring in July and August during the monsoon season.

Dr. Prasad said, “We see a rise in dengue cases every monsoon season. To manage this, we have set up dedicated dengue wards in every hospital and medical college in Patna to offer free treatment to patients.”

At Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), a ward with 55 beds has been created, and currently, six patients are being treated there. Similar wards have been established at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna AIIMS, and Sadar Hospital.

Patients often suffer from high fever, which can cause a rapid drop in platelet counts, increasing the risk of internal bleeding if platelet levels fall below 25,000.

“To manage this, we have made sure that platelets are available in all hospitals. Blood banks have been instructed to stay alert and keep platelets in reserve,” added Dr. Prasad.

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