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Dengue cases are surging across India, with West Bengal and Lucknow witnessing particularly alarming spikes. In West Bengal, the situation has become critical, with over 510 cases reported, pushing several areas into the 'red zone' category. Similarly, the number of active dengue cases in Lucknow is rising by around 100 every two days, with malaria cases also increasing, though at a slower pace. The rapid spread of the virus has overwhelmed healthcare systems, emphasizing the urgent need for timely and accurate diagnosis to control the outbreak. The overlap of dengue symptoms with other illnesses like malaria and leptospirosis further complicates the situation, making precise diagnosis critical for effective disease management. This mounting public health crisis underscores the need for rapid intervention and enhanced diagnostic efforts. Erba Transasia leads the way with state-of-the-art, Made-in-India diagnostic kits for ELISA and rapid testing. These kits enable early detection of dengue virus (DENV) NS1 antigen and IgM antibodies, helping healthcare professionals diagnose and respond swiftly. By providing advanced tools, Erba Transasia supports effective dengue control and management across India. Know more on https://zurl.co/MaSR or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #DengueSurge #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #Pathology #LabMedicine #DengueDetection #DengueSeason #DengueOutbreak

Dengue cases are surging across India, with West Bengal and Lucknow witnessing particularly alarming spikes. In West Bengal, the situation has become critical, with over 510 cases reported, pushing several areas into the 'red zone' category. Similarly, the number of active dengue cases in Lucknow is rising by around 100 every two days, with malaria cases also increasing, though at a slower pace. The rapid spread of the virus has overwhelmed healthcare systems, emphasizing the urgent need for timely and accurate diagnosis to control the outbreak. The overlap of dengue symptoms with other illnesses like malaria and leptospirosis further complicates the situation, making precise diagnosis critical for effective disease management. This mounting public health crisis underscores the need for rapid intervention and enhanced diagnostic efforts. Erba Transasia leads the way with state-of-the-art, Made-in-India diagnostic kits for ELISA and rapid testing. These kits enable early detection of dengue virus (DENV) NS1 antigen and IgM antibodies, helping healthcare professionals diagnose and respond swiftly. By providing advanced tools, Erba Transasia supports effective dengue control and management across India. Know more on https://zurl.co/MaSR or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #DengueSurge #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #Pathology #LabMedicine #DengueDetection #DengueSeason #DengueOutbreak

Symptoms- Kala-azar is characterized by irregular bouts of fever, substantial weight loss, swelling of the spleen and liver and severe anaemia. If the disease is not treated early and in time, affected individuals can die within two years. Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis- In Kala-azar, diagnosis is made by combining clinical signs with parasitological, or serological tests (such as rapid diagnostic tests). In cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis serological tests have limited value and clinical manifestation with parasitological tests confirms the diagnosis. Anti-kala-azar treatment depends on the causative species and the condition of the patient (e.g. pregnancy, immunosuppression). Regardless of the causative Leishmania species, antileishmanial treatment cannot provide a complete cure. The parasite remains in the human body and can cause a relapse when there is immunosuppression. Treatment- Treatment is complex and should be administered by health personnel. Most antileishmanial medicines are injectable drugs. All patients diagnosed as with visceral leishmaniasis require prompt and complete treatment. Detailed information on treatment of the various forms of the disease by geographic location is available in the WHO technical report series 949, "Control of leishmaniasis". The first-line treatment for kala-azar in India is injectable liposomal amphotericin B 10mg/kg body weight and for PKDL, it is 12 weeks oral miltefosine adjusting the dosage according to age and weight of the patient. Prevention and control- Prevention and control of kala-azar requires a combination of intervention strategies because transmission occurs in a complex biological system involving the human or animal reservoir host, parasite and sandfly vector. Key strategies for prevention are listed below: Early diagnosis and effective prompt treatment - reduce the prevalence of the disease and prevents disabilities and death. It helps to reduce transmission and to monitor the spread and burden of disease. Currently there are highly effective and safe anti-leishmanial medicines particularly for kala-azar, although they can be difficult to use. Access to medicines has significantly improved thanks to a WHO-negotiated price scheme and a medicine donation programme through WHO. Vector control - helps reduce or interrupt transmission of disease by decreasing the number of sandflies. Control methods include insecticide spray, use of insecticide-treated nets, environmental management and personal protection. Effective disease surveillance - is important to promptly monitor and act during epidemics and situations with high case fatality rates under treatment. Social mobilisation and strengthening partnerships - by mobilising and educating the community with effective behavioural change interventions must always be locally adapted. Partnership and collaboration with various stakeholders and other vector-borne disease control programmes is critical.

Disease ‘X ‘, reported from Panzi Health Zone. More investigations are underway. You can get a better understanding here https://lnkd.in/eYvCsf7D. Even when rapid response teams are deployed the lack of diagnostics in the area and the remote location is delaying a clearer picture. Ground zero within a rainforest during the rainy season coupled with reported internal conflicts in the region are hindrances to the response mission. The cases are not currently deemed the deed of a novel pathogen. Possibilities of other known diseases such as malaria (common in the area), COVID-19 among others are considered causal with malnutrition being contributory. 406 cases reported with a case fatality rate of 7.6%, with additional community deaths as of 8th December Following the right sources of information is crucial at this point to prevent panic and the way to go about for anyone concerned. 

My op-ed piece on Kala-azar elimination got published on 06/12/24. India achieved the elimination target of the incidence of <1 Kala-azar case per 10,000 population in 2023 and sustaining the level. Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs) are caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria, which threaten the human health by causing infection. Mosquitoes, sandflies, bugs, ticks, mites and others transmit these diseases. The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, addresses six VBDs-Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), Dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Kala-azar (KA). Three diseases; Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis & Malaria are under elimination by 2030 as per Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a severe parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of infected female Phlebotomus argentipes (sandfly). Kala-azar causes prolonged irregular fever (>2 weeks), anaemia, enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness and sometimes darkened skin (for which the disease is called kala-azar or black fever). Dr. Upendranath Brahmachari discovered urea stibamine while working as a professor of Tropical Diseases at Campbell Medical College, Calcutta (presently known as Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata) and the discovery had a significant impact on public health, saving countless lives in India and beyond. He is also credited with the description of PKDL. The online link is given here for those who are interested to read this full article: https://lnkd.in/gj4-_gYB

Dengue cases are on the rise across the national capital and various parts of the country, leading to a surge in hospital admissions. In the first 10 days of September, Delhi recorded 675 cases of dengue, with the highest incidence reported in Najafgarh (103 cases), followed by Shahdara North (84 cases). While the current outbreak is attributed to a milder strain of the virus, the heavy monsoon rainfall raises concerns about a potential spike in cases in the coming weeks. This alarming spike underscores the urgent need for timely and accurate dengue diagnosis to control the spread. Given that dengue symptoms often overlap with other illnesses like malaria and leptospirosis, precise diagnosis is key to effective disease management. Erba Transasia is at the forefront of this challenge, offering state-of-the-art, Made-in-India diagnostic kits for both ELISA and rapid testing. These solutions facilitate the early detection of dengue virus (DENV) NS1 antigen and IgM antibodies, empowering healthcare professionals to diagnose and respond swiftly. With these advanced diagnostic tools, Erba Transasia is playing a critical role in supporting effective dengue control and management efforts across India. Know more on https://zurl.co/te91 or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #dengue #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #pathology #diagnosis #labmedicine #denguedetection #dengueseason #dengueoutbreak

Dengue cases are on the rise across the national capital and various parts of the country, leading to a surge in hospital admissions. In the first 10 days of September, Delhi recorded 675 cases of dengue, with the highest incidence reported in Najafgarh (103 cases), followed by Shahdara North (84 cases). While the current outbreak is attributed to a milder strain of the virus, the heavy monsoon rainfall raises concerns about a potential spike in cases in the coming weeks. This alarming spike underscores the urgent need for timely and accurate dengue diagnosis to control the spread. Given that dengue symptoms often overlap with other illnesses like malaria and leptospirosis, precise diagnosis is key to effective disease management. Erba Transasia is at the forefront of this challenge, offering state-of-the-art, Made-in-India diagnostic kits for both ELISA and rapid testing. These solutions facilitate the early detection of dengue virus (DENV) NS1 antigen and IgM antibodies, empowering healthcare professionals to diagnose and respond swiftly. With these advanced diagnostic tools, Erba Transasia is playing a critical role in supporting effective dengue control and management efforts across India. Know more on https://zurl.co/te91 or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #dengue #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #pathology #diagnosis #labmedicine #denguedetection #dengueseason #dengueoutbreak

Rising Dengue Cases in West Bengal: The Urgent Need for Timely Detection As the monsoon season continues, West Bengal has seen a significant increase in dengue cases. Since late July, the state has reported approximately 500 cases, with Malda leading at 53, followed closely by Hooghly with 50, Purba Bardhaman at 44, and South 24 Parganas at 32. Kolkata and its surrounding areas recorded 18 cases during this period. This surge highlights the critical need for prompt and accurate dengue diagnosis to manage and control the disease effectively. Dengue fever often presents symptoms similar to other diseases common in endemic areas, such as malaria and leptospirosis, making precise diagnosis essential. To address this need, Erba Transasia offers advanced, Made-in-India diagnostic kits for both ELISA and rapid testing. These tools are crucial for the early detection of dengue virus (DENV) antigen NS1 and IgM antibodies, enabling healthcare providers to diagnose and respond to cases more effectively. Utilizing these sophisticated diagnostic solutions can significantly improve disease management and help curb the spread of dengue. Know more on https://zurl.co/PgN0 or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #dengue #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #pathology #diagnosis #labmedicine #denguedetection #dengueseason #dengueoutbreak

Karnataka is currently experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, with the Hassan district being particularly hard-hit by this severe outbreak, especially among children. The recent rise in dengue cases underscores the critical importance of early detection to effectively mitigate the disease burden in the country. Dengue fever's early symptoms often mimic those of other prevalent diseases in endemic regions, such as malaria and leptospirosis, making accurate diagnosis essential. Dengue diagnosis is routinely carried out by detection of dengue virus (DENV) antigen NS1 and IgM antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Erba Transasia offers Made-in-India screening kits for both ELISA and rapids for timely and accurate detection of dengue. By leveraging these advanced diagnostic tools, healthcare providers can ensure timely and accurate dengue diagnosis, thereby contributing to more effective disease management and control. Know more on https://zurl.co/JP2J or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #dengue #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #pathology #diagnosis #labmedicine #denguedetection #dengueseason #dengueoutbreak

Karnataka is currently experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, with the Hassan district being particularly hard-hit by this severe outbreak, especially among children. The recent rise in dengue cases underscores the critical importance of early detection to effectively mitigate the disease burden in the country. Dengue fever's early symptoms often mimic those of other prevalent diseases in endemic regions, such as malaria and leptospirosis, making accurate diagnosis essential. Dengue diagnosis is routinely carried out by detection of dengue virus (DENV) antigen NS1 and IgM antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Erba Transasia offers Made-in-India screening kits for both ELISA and rapids for timely and accurate detection of dengue. By leveraging these advanced diagnostic tools, healthcare providers can ensure timely and accurate dengue diagnosis, thereby contributing to more effective disease management and control. Know more on https://zurl.co/JP2J or contact us on 7400058929. #IAmTransasia #WeAreErba #dengue #IVD #Rapids #ELISA #pathology #diagnosis #labmedicine #denguedetection #dengueseason #dengueoutbreak