India, May 16 -- Unseasonal rains have been hitting the city, and you are bound to find areas with stagnant water. It's a major health hazard as these water pools can be fertile breeding grounds for Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which causes diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. Last year, 19,385 dengue cases were registered in Maharashtra, a big jump from the 8,578 cases in 2022. What's even more worrying is that a 2025 report published in the Nature journal shows a link between dengue cases and climate change. On National Dengue Day today, Dr Divya Gopal, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, tells us, "There is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue, but supportive care is critical." It is important to hydrate. "If one can't eat or keeps vomiting, hospitalisation might be needed," says Dr Gaurav Gupta, Consultant Internal Medicine, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai. If the blood platelet count drops below 50,000, one should consult a doctor. The symptoms usually begin from four to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito, and it can last anywhere from two days to a week. Mild dengue symptoms include sudden high fever (up to 104degF), severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscles and joint pain (often called break-bone fever), nausea and vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, and mild bleeding of the nose or gums. Severe dengue can look like Hemorrhagic Fever and includes severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from the nose or gums, blood in vomit or stool, difficulty in breathing, cold or clammy skin, and rapid drop in blood pressure....