Screening of Blood Samples for Chikungunya initiated at GMC Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, November 08: The Department of Microbiology at Government Medical College Udhampur has commenced the screening of blood samples from febrile patients to detect Chikungunya.

In recent times, the Hospital is receiving patients with symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and cough, and Chikungunya is emerging as a significant cause of fever, alongside dengue. So far, for Dengue, 2677 blood samples have been screened, with 554 testing positive.

It is noteworthy that the Department of Biochemistry at GMC Udhampur has recently introduced eight new laboratory tests, in addition to the existing ones. These include vital tests, such as HBA1C, which is crucial for monitoring blood sugar control in diabetic individuals.