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Patna: Urban areas of Patna are more affected by the mosquito-borne dengue disease than the rural belt, according to data available with the district health office. So far, at least 3,013 dengue positive cases have been reported from urban areas of the district and only 202 from rural areas. The locations of the remaining 96 dengue patients are unknown.
According to health experts, more and more cases are being reported from urban areas as the prevalence of dengue is higher in densely populated and densely populated areas.
At least 7-8 people test positive for dengue every day in rural areas of Patna and 100 people in urban areas of the district, said Patna Civil Surgeon Dr. Kamal Kishore Roy. More than 90% of dengue infection cases occur in urban areas and 10% in rural areas. This huge difference is due to lifestyle in urban areas where there is a high risk of mosquito breeding. Aedes aegypti mosquito or dengue larvae breed in stagnant fresh water in coolers, air conditioners, flower pots, drains and ditches,” he said. “Urban population is higher than rural areas. Densely populated areas without adequate sanitation facilities are the main reason for the rapid spread of dengue infection. We have already issued advisory to people to take precautionary measures against the spread of dengue. Awareness camps are also being organized in this regard,” Dr. Rai told this newspaper.
In the state capital, Azeemabad circle of Patna Municipal Corporation has registered about 36 per cent of the cases. So far, 1,096 cases have been detected in Azimabad, 890 in Bankipur, 425 in Kankarbagh, 142 in New Capital, 271 in Pataliputra and 189 in Patna City constituencies of PMC.
Dr Krishna Pandey, Director, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRI), Patna, said that dengue infection is more likely to spread in urban settlements due to dense population.
Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Bihar Secretary Dr Sunil Kumar said that the main reasons for the spread of dengue infection in urban areas are lack of sanitation, poor drainage and open drains. “Standing water easily supports Aedes aegypti to breed in drains and waste sites,” he added.
According to health experts, more and more cases are being reported from urban areas as the prevalence of dengue is higher in densely populated and densely populated areas.
At least 7-8 people test positive for dengue every day in rural areas of Patna and 100 people in urban areas of the district, said Patna Civil Surgeon Dr. Kamal Kishore Roy. More than 90% of dengue infection cases occur in urban areas and 10% in rural areas. This huge difference is due to lifestyle in urban areas where there is a high risk of mosquito breeding. Aedes aegypti mosquito or dengue larvae breed in stagnant fresh water in coolers, air conditioners, flower pots, drains and ditches,” he said. “Urban population is higher than rural areas. Densely populated areas without adequate sanitation facilities are the main reason for the rapid spread of dengue infection. We have already issued advisory to people to take precautionary measures against the spread of dengue. Awareness camps are also being organized in this regard,” Dr. Rai told this newspaper.
In the state capital, Azeemabad circle of Patna Municipal Corporation has registered about 36 per cent of the cases. So far, 1,096 cases have been detected in Azimabad, 890 in Bankipur, 425 in Kankarbagh, 142 in New Capital, 271 in Pataliputra and 189 in Patna City constituencies of PMC.
Dr Krishna Pandey, Director, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRI), Patna, said that dengue infection is more likely to spread in urban settlements due to dense population.
Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Bihar Secretary Dr Sunil Kumar said that the main reasons for the spread of dengue infection in urban areas are lack of sanitation, poor drainage and open drains. “Standing water easily supports Aedes aegypti to breed in drains and waste sites,” he added.
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