Hyderabad, Sept. 20 -- The state of Telangana has witnessed a spike in dengue cases.

According to the Superintendent of Government Fever Hospital, Dr K Shankar, there has been an increase in outpatients (OP). "There are around 1,000 plus OP on examination and symptoms like cold cough, body pains and some rashes in the body were found", he added.

He further said that most of the cases are those of dengue. Last month, the state had around 80 cases but in September, around 100 confirmed cases were reported at the Fever Hospital. Besides, there have been cases of chicken pox and diphtheria.

According to the superintendent, the patients have been given symptomatic support treatment and the recovery rate has been good so far.

He further sai...