Viral Fever and Flu Cases Rise Due to Monsoon
Summary
Viral fever and seasonal flu cases are rising in Kathmandu as the monsoon intensifies, with Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital reporting a growing number of fever patients. Doctors are warning people not to self-medicate with antibiotics and to seek hospital care if symptoms become severe.
Key Points
- Fever and flu patients are increasing in hospitals during the monsoon, especially at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku.
- The hospital reported 80 fever patients in the emergency over the last two weeks and 46 viral fever cases in the last week.
- Doctors say seasonal flu, viral fever, dengue, diarrhea, and typhoid are all being seen, with overlapping symptoms causing confusion.
- Medical experts advise paracetamol, fluids, and doctor consultation, while warning against unnecessary antibiotic use and self-medication.
