VIJAYAWADA: After malaria and dengue, the State is in the grip of yellow fever. Over 40 people across the State, especially in Chittoor district, are suffering from yellow fever. Medical teams are visiting the affected areas to look after treatment and find out reasons behind the yellow fever outbreak.
During the last three months, as many as 20 yellow fever cases were reported in Chittoor district alone. Initially, the doctors described these cases as dengue, but later notified it as yellow fever. As many as 25 people have been undergoing treatment in Nellore district. Seven death cases were registered so far in the State with symptoms of yellow fever.
“The expert teams are visiting the place to study the outbreak. We have taken necessary steps in sending medical teams to the identified hotspots with sufficient amount of medicines. We made it sure that all the hospitals in those areas are on high alert with separate wards and special medical teams,” said Meena Prasadini, Additional Director of Health.In fact, no yellow fever case was reported in the State in the last three year. The initial symptoms of the infection are similar to that of the influenza virus.
Deadly fever Symptoms
Yellow fever develops quickly, with symptoms occurring three to six days after exposure
The initial symptoms of the infection are similar to those of the influenza virus
Headaches, muscle and joint ache, fever
Treatment
Treatment involves managing symptoms and assisting your immune system in fighting off the infection
Getting enough fluids, possibly through your veins
Getting oxygen
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure
Getting blood transfusions
Having dialysis if you experience kidney failure
Getting treatment for other infections that may develop