Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr PR Kumbhkar appealed the people to immediately contact the nearest Health Centre in case of finding symptoms of dengue.
Dr Kumbhkar said that dengue cases have been reported in Raipur and people should take preventive measures to remain safe. He said that dengue is a communicable disease. The incubation period is 5-7 days.
The symptoms of the disease include sudden severe headache and fever, cold, pain in joints and muscles, eyes, nausea and vomiting. In severe cases bleeding from nose, mouth and gum besides rashes on skin also appear, said Dr Khumbhkar.
He further said that the Aedes Mosquito which causes dengue, breeds in stagnant clean water. It can breed in water accumulated in cooler, water tank, containers, tray of refrigerator, flowerpot, damaged utensils, tyres etc.
People should clear water from all such items if not in use. If not possible, people should put some drops of petrol or kerosene in this water once a week. Use of mosquito repelling creams, spray, mats, coils are advised. People should wear clothes covering their body completely.
Dr Kumbhkar said that although there is no specific drug or vaccine for treatment of dengue, people can take paracetamol tablets to bring down the fever and immediately consult a doctor. Platelets are required for treatment in some patients and the platelet level fluctuates in patient of Haemorrhagic fever which is dangerous and deadly.