Overview

Confused between viral fever, dengue, and COVID-19? You're not alone. In this insightful interview, Medical Dialogues team spoke with Dr Arnab Kundu, a Consultant - Internal Medicine, Critical Care Specialist, Cardio-Diabetologist Narayana Hospital, Howrah, who explains how to differentiate between these commonly misunderstood illnesses.

From symptoms and testing to treatment and prevention, this video provides clear, practical information to help you and your family stay informed and safe, especially during peak flu and monsoon seasons. The team asked the following questions:

1. What are the key differences in symptoms and mode of transmission between dengue, viral fever, and COVID-19 that the general public should know?

2. What tests are required to confirm each of these illnesses?

3. How is treatment different for viral fever, dengue, and COVID-19?

4. Are co-infections possible, such as having dengue and COVID-19 at the same time?

5. Are there vaccines available in India for dengue or viral fevers, like there are for COVID-19?

6. What advice would you give to families on how to stay safe and prevent these illnesses during the rainy season?

Speakers

Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

BDS, MDS

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.

Dr Arnab Kundu

Dr Arnab Kundu (MBBS, MD, PG Dip Cardiology, DCH, Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care & Cardiology) is a Consultant in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Specialist, and Cardio-Diabetologist at Narayana Hospital, Howrah. He completed his MBBS with honours from Burdwan Medical College and MD from Command Hospital. He also holds a PG Diploma in Cardiology (RCP, UK) and a fellowship from R.N. Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences. His clinical expertise includes intensive care procedures, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation, echocardiography, diabetic care, asthma and COPD management, and general internal medicine. He is also skilled in handling acute emergencies, neuroimaging studies, and rheumatology.