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Bengaluru confirmed its first dengue-related death this year amid a surge in cases. A 27-year-old man from CV Raman Nagar succumbed to the vector-borne disease on Saturday, health officials in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) confirmed. The victim was admitted to Manipal Hospital on June 25 with a history of fever and passed away on June 27 due to severe dengue with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.

This confirmation follows reports of two suspected dengue deaths in Bengaluru. The civic body decided to conduct a death audit to determine the causes. Of the two cases, one was confirmed as dengue-related, marking the first such death in the city since January. The other patient, an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, had breast and colon cancer. Her death was not attributed to dengue, despite her exhibiting symptoms.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed officials to prioritise the detection and treatment of the viral infection in light of the increasing cases in Karnataka. Bengaluru reported 1,743 dengue cases so far this year while Karnataka recorded 5,374 cases and five deaths up to June 24.

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With the onset of the monsoon, dengue cases have risen across several states, including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra. Doctors have advised caution and emphasised the importance of early detection to improve patient outcomes. 

Symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain and rash are early indicators of dengue. The disease is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes, which thrive in warm and humid environments. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and preventing severe forms of the disease, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome.

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Doctors also recommend maintaining hydration due to fluid loss from fever, vomiting and diarrhoea and taking precautions to prevent mosquito bites. These include eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, using repellents and wearing protective clothing.

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