Five suspected West Nile fever cases reported in Ernakulam

The Health authorities person sounded a caution pursuing suspected cases of West Nile fever (WNF) successful Ernakulam. The cases were reported from Elanji, Eroor successful Thripunithura, Pallikkara successful Kizhakkambalam, Ponekkara successful Edappally, and Palluruthy.

The informing comes against the backdrop of the prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases during the summertime months. Keeping canals cleanable and preventing mosquito breeding wrong homes and successful surrounding areas are captious steps, the authorities said.

“We haven’t received immoderate confirmation of WNF cases. These are suspected cases and tin beryllium confirmed lone aft tests are carried out. The samples person been sent for testing, and results volition beryllium disposable successful 14 days. While nary clump has been observed, precautionary measures to forestall mosquito breeding request to beryllium implemented,” said Dr. R. Shahirsha, District Medical Officer (DMO), Ernakulam.