Fever for three days?:
Seek immediate treatment - ministry
Nadira GUNATILLEKE
Persons suffering from fever for over three days should seek medical
treatment from a state hospital, a Health Ministry spokesman said.
According to the spokesman, a viral fever similar to dengue, is
spreading in the country and a large number of persons have been
infected.
"All symptoms of this viral fever is similar to dengue fever
symptoms," he said.
"The platelet count of patients suffering from viral and dengue fever
go down. It is important to seek medical treatment to avoid
complications that can arise at a later stage," he added.
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