<p>Bangladesh, which has been facing an unprecedented outbreak of dengue fever, saw the death toll reach 293, breaking all old records, as hospitals remained flooded with thousands of people&nbsp;suffering from the mosquito-borne infection.<br />
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The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed an additional 10 dengue fatalities in the last 24 hours, as&nbsp;the total death toll reached 293 in 2023, breaking the previous record of 281 deaths reported in 2022 in Bangladesh.<br />
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The total dengue cases increased to 59,716 on August 3, with around 32,562 cases reported from Dhaka. The risk of dengue remains present throughout the year in the country as the infections typically see a peak in August and September.<br />
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Amid this surge in dengue cases, the husband of a dengue patient Abdur Rahman said, "My wife was diagnosed with dengue yesterday in another hospital. We went back home and her condition deteriorated. That’s why we rushed back to this hospital and doctors admitted her immediately."</p>

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<p>Bangladesh is likely to register record numbers of dengue cases this year, along with record-breaking death tolls. 2019 witnessed the most cases on record with 101,350 cases.</p>

<h2><strong>Overwhelmed hospitals struggle to make space</strong></h2>

<p>The hospitals in Dhaka remained overwhelmed with the surge of patients and struggled to make more space as the number of dengue patients continued to rise.<br />
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A relative of a dengue patient, who was present in a hospital, Shariful Islam said, "Since we came here, the doctors and nurses told us that they cannot provide us with a proper bed but if we stay, they would treat us. We had no other choice but to arrange things on the floor for my mother and sister."<br />
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Meanwhile, the father of another dengue patient Nazmul Sheikh, said, "My son works on a cargo ferry. When he got sick, his boss admitted him here and called us. I came from the village to take care of my son. Today is our fourth day in the hospital.”<br />
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There is no availability of a drug or vaccine which specifically treats dengue, which is a common disease during the June-to-September monsoon season in South Asia as the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading the disease, thrives in stagnant water.</p>

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<p>Experts stated that the country is getting more dengue cases towards the end of June to September during the monsoon season.<br />
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Jahangirnagar University Professor of Entomology Kabirul Bashar said, "When the pre-monsoon rains started in April, so did the Aedes mosquito breeding. The virus had already spread within the community therefore it was also being transmitted. This is the reason why we are seeing such a high number of dengue cases in July. This will probably increase further in August and September."</p>

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Bangladesh, which has been facing an unprecedented outbreak of dengue fever, saw the death toll reach 293, breaking all old records, as hospitals remained flooded with thousands of people suffering from the mosquito-borne infection.

Bangladesh, which has been facing an unprecedented outbreak of dengue fever, saw the death toll reach 293, breaking all old records, as hospitals remained flooded with thousands of people suffering from the mosquito-borne infection. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed an additional 10 dengue fatalities in the last 24 hours, as the total death toll reached 293 in 2023, breaking the previous record of 281 deaths reported in 2022 in Bangladesh. The total dengue cases increased to 59,716 on August 3, with around 32,562 cases reported from Dhaka. The risk of dengue remains present throughout the year in the country as the infections typically see a peak in August and September. Amid this surge in dengue cases, the husband of a dengue patient Abdur Rahman said, "My wife was diagnosed with dengue yesterday in another hospital. We went back home and her condition deteriorated. That’s why we rushed back to this hospital and doctors admitted her immediately." ALSO READ | Mosquito-borne diseases on the rise! Doctor shares dengue, malaria prevention tips for monsoon season Bangladesh is likely to register record numbers of dengue cases this year, along with record-breaking death tolls. 2019 witnessed the most cases on record with 101,350 cases. Overwhelmed hospitals struggle to make space The hospitals in Dhaka remained overwhelmed with the surge of patients and struggled to make more space as the number of dengue patients continued to rise. A relative of a dengue patient, who was present in a hospital, Shariful Islam said, "Since we came here, the doctors and nurses told us that they cannot provide us with a proper bed but if we stay, they would treat us. We had no other choice but to arrange things on the floor for my mother and sister." Meanwhile, the father of another dengue patient Nazmul Sheikh, said, "My son works on a cargo ferry. When he got sick, his boss admitted him here and called us. I came from the village to take care of my son. Today is our fourth day in the hospital.” There is no availability of a drug or vaccine which specifically treats dengue, which is a common disease during the June-to-September monsoon season in South Asia as the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading the disease, thrives in stagnant water. WATCH | Bangladesh: Dhaka witnesses record death toll after dengue outbreak Experts stated that the country is getting more dengue cases towards the end of June to September during the monsoon season. Jahangirnagar University Professor of Entomology Kabirul Bashar said, "When the pre-monsoon rains started in April, so did the Aedes mosquito breeding. The virus had already spread within the community therefore it was also being transmitted. This is the reason why we are seeing such a high number of dengue cases in July. This will probably increase further in August and September." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Bangladesh dengue death toll reaches 293, breaks all records

<p>Already battered by a worsening coronavirus crisis, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh">Bangladesh</a> now faces a sharp spike in dengue cases.</p>

<p>In the month of July alone, 1,920 cases have been reported, a 600 per cent jump from June when 272 cases were reported.</p>

<p>At least three people have died, dengue cases have reached 2,292 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</p>

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<p>Bangladesh's struggling healthcare system, already on the brink of collapse as a result of the third wave of coronavirus&nbsp;has been further weakened by dengue outbreaks.</p>

<p>In the past 24 hours, 239 COVID-19-related deaths were reported across the country, bringing the death toll to 20,255.</p>

<p>According to the DGHS, 15,271 new coronavirus cases were reported during the same period, bringing the total caseload to 1,226,253.</p>

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<p>Except for about 70 cases, nearly all of Bangladesh's dengue victims live in Dhaka, home to about 17 million people.</p>

<p><strong>Difficult diagnosis due to similar symptoms</strong></p>

<p>With over 100,000 cases of dengue in Bangladesh and 179 fatalities, 2019 was the most severe dengue outbreak ever recorded in the country.</p>

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<p>According to DGHS data, only 1,405 new cases were diagnosed throughout the country last year, and seven people died.</p>

<p>This year,&nbsp;however, due to the similar symptoms shared by the two illnesses, the diagnosis of both illnesses has proved to be complicated.</p>

<p>Given the high number of patients admitted to the hospital due to coronavirus,&nbsp;dengue patients are facing&nbsp;difficulty getting beds.</p>

<p><strong>After Covid, now variants of dengue</strong></p>

<p>The World Health Organization reports that dengue viruses have four distinct strands. Recovery from infection by one of these strands provides lifelong immunity to that strand; however, subsequent infection by the other strands come with greater severity.</p>

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<p>This year, the country's Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Research (IEDCR) reported a high number of dengue patients having been infected with DEN-3, a dengue variant that can increase mortality risks.</p>

<p>Bangladesh has previously been targeted by outbreaks of both DEN-1 and DEN-2, but this year DEN-3 is more common, and both DEN-3 and DEN-4 can cause plasma leakage, respiratory distress, and organ dysfunction.</p>


Already battered by a worsening coronavirus crisis, Bangladesh now faces a sharp spike in dengue cases. In the month of July alone, 1,920 cases have been reported, a 600 per cent jump from June when 272 cases were reported.

Already battered by a worsening coronavirus crisis, Bangladesh now faces a sharp spike in dengue cases. In the month of July alone, 1,920 cases have been reported, a 600 per cent jump from June when 272 cases were reported. At least three people have died, dengue cases have reached 2,292 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Also read | Bangladesh's COVID-19 caseload tops 800,000 Bangladesh's struggling healthcare system, already on the brink of collapse as a result of the third wave of coronavirus has been further weakened by dengue outbreaks. In the past 24 hours, 239 COVID-19-related deaths were reported across the country, bringing the death toll to 20,255. According to the DGHS, 15,271 new coronavirus cases were reported during the same period, bringing the total caseload to 1,226,253. Also read | COVID-19: Bangladesh extends 'strict' nationwide lockdown till July 14 Except for about 70 cases, nearly all of Bangladesh's dengue victims live in Dhaka, home to about 17 million people. Difficult diagnosis due to similar symptoms With over 100,000 cases of dengue in Bangladesh and 179 fatalities, 2019 was the most severe dengue outbreak ever recorded in the country. According to DGHS data, only 1,405 new cases were diagnosed throughout the country last year, and seven people died. This year, however, due to the similar symptoms shared by the two illnesses, the diagnosis of both illnesses has proved to be complicated. Given the high number of patients admitted to the hospital due to coronavirus, dengue patients are facing difficulty getting beds. After Covid, now variants of dengue The World Health Organization reports that dengue viruses have four distinct strands. Recovery from infection by one of these strands provides lifelong immunity to that strand; however, subsequent infection by the other strands come with greater severity. This year, the country's Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Research (IEDCR) reported a high number of dengue patients having been infected with DEN-3, a dengue variant that can increase mortality risks. Bangladesh has previously been targeted by outbreaks of both DEN-1 and DEN-2, but this year DEN-3 is more common, and both DEN-3 and DEN-4 can cause plasma leakage, respiratory distress, and organ dysfunction.

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Bangladesh dengue death toll reaches 293, breaks all records

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