India is witnessing a surge in viral fevers as seasonal changes, fluctuating temperatures and rising indoor transmission create ideal conditions for infections to spread. But doctors say the larger concern is the growing trend of self-medication, which is leading to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and complications in vulnerable groups. With multiple viruses and vector-borne illnesses circulating simultaneously, early medical evaluation has become more crucial than ever.
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As temperatures fluctuate across regions and post-monsoon infections surge, doctors are reporting a sharp rise in viral fevers and a parallel surge in dangerous self-medication practices
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