01/09/2025
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Dr. Srinivas, an Internal Medicine Consultant from DHEE Hospitals, explains the rise of viral infections amid heavy rains, highlighting common symptoms like , , headache, cough, Joint pains and rash in some cases, vomiting or diarrhea.
He discusses transmission modes including coughing, sneezing, contaminated surfaces, food, water, mosquito bite (Vector borne)
, emphasizing that most cases don't require antibiotics unless complicated by bacterial infections.
Treatment focuses on rest, hydration, and supportive medications like paracetamol, while Prevention involves maintaining personal hygiene , vaccinations, hand washing, proper cooking, and Mask wearing in crowd if having cough or cold