Viral fever hits Delhiites, no reason for worry, say docs

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Posted online: Friday , February 22, 2008 at 06:23:39
Updated: Friday , February 22, 2008 at 06:42:59

New Delhi, February 22: As Delhi warmed up for summer, a different strain of viral fever has hit its denizens but doctors are not yet sounding alarm bell.

People down with viral fever are complaining of lesser chill accompanied by the other usual symptoms such as body ache, nausea and chest congestion.

"Be it virus or bacteria, they have many strains. Each strain produces its own set of symptoms. That is why, every year we hear of different symptoms of viral fever," said Dr Bir Singh, convenor, Disease Outbreak Cell, AIIMS.

He, however, said no pathological tests have been conducted and no samples sent to labs so far.

"The fever is prevalent for a week and then it is gone," Singh said.

A doctor at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases said there was nothing serious about the viral fever.

"Those who are already unwell are likely to be affected more. So, they need to be careful during the change of season as more cases are reported during this time," said Dr S P Byotra, a senior doctor in the Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

Chest clinics in government hospitals are open for longer hours and the queues in front of the physicians' clinics too are not short.

"Every fever is assumed as viral until pathological tests show anything different. At times, it can be a bacterial fever," said Dr Anoop Misra, senior consultant, Department of Medicine, Fortis Hospital.

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