Zika Virus Cases Surge in Pune, Reaching 103 Confirmed Infections
Zika Threat In Maharashtra: Cases Rise To 140, Pregnant Women Most Affected
A concerning outbreak of Zika virus has gripped Pune, with the total number of cases now standing at 103. The proportion of pregnant women among patients is notably higher, with 45 out of 103 patients expecting.
The regional breakdown of Zika cases in Pune reveals a widespread presence of the virus. Dahanukar Colony Regional Office has reported 20 cases, followed by Erandwane Regional Office with 19 cases. Other affected areas include Kharadi (13 cases), Ghole Rasta and Pashan (9 cases each), Sukhsagarnagar and Mundhwa (7 cases each), Wanwadi (5 cases), Kalas (4 cases), Koregaon Park and Ambegaon Budruk (3 cases each), Lohgaon (2 cases), and Vishrambagwara and Dhankawadi (1 case each).
Three new cases have been detected in Erandwane Regional Office, involving a 19-year-old woman and two men aged 59 and 69, all exhibiting fever symptoms. These patients’ blood samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology for testing.
Unfortunately, five Zika patients have succumbed to the virus in Pune, all of whom were senior citizens with pre-existing co-morbidities. The deceased patients include a 72-year-old man from Kharadi, a 95-year-old woman from Pashan, a 78-year-old man from Baner, a 68-year-old man from Kothrud, and a 76-year-old man from Karvenagar.
Pune Municipal Corporation and health authorities are working to contain the outbreak, emphasizing the importance of mosquito control measures and public awareness. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites, the primary mode of Zika virus transmission.
Key statistics from the outbreak include:
Total Zika cases: 103
Pregnant patients: 45
Patient deaths: 5
As the situation unfolds, Pune residents are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with health authorities to combat the Zika virus outbreak.
