Listen to Story As the weather shifts, many people start to associate fever with the common cold or seasonal flu. However, this season, fevers might not be that easy to avoid given they are triggering other illnesses. A dangerous cocktail of viruses , bacteria, and parasites, such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya and even Covid-19 are peaking, complicating what many assume to be ordinary respiratory illnesses like common caused by rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Dr Neha Rastogi Panda, Consultant Infectious Diseases at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explained the current situation, saying, "Hospitals are seeing a significant surge in patients with a variety of viral and bacterial infections . While flu season typically brings an uptick in respiratory illnesses, this year we are observing a broader range of diseases including Covid-19, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya." The rise in these cases is due to seasonal changes that facilitate the breeding of mosquitoes like the Aedes mosquitoes spreading dengue and malaria, and fluctuating immunity levels following the Covid-19 pandemic.
A dangerous cocktail of viruses, bacteria, and parasites, such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya and even Covid-19 are peaking. (Photo: Getty Images) Given this surge in infections, it's vital to recognise that not all fevers are caused by the common cold. The symptoms of various diseases often overlap, making accurate diagnosis crucial.
Dr Panda added, "With overlapping sympt.
