7 September 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Hyderabad is witnessing a sharp rise in fever cases, with clinics and hospitals reporting more patients with high-grade fever, body aches, weakness and flu-like symptoms. However, doctors say dengue positivity remains relatively low, suggesting that other viral infections may be driving much of the current surge.
High Fever Cases Rise Across the City
Doctors in Hyderabad have reported seeing around 25–30 fever patients a day at some clinics, significantly higher than usual.
Several patients are reportedly recording temperatures of 104°F to 105°F, accompanied by severe body and joint pain, headaches, fatigue and weakness.
Most Dengue Tests Coming Back Negative
Despite the symptoms, doctors say only a small proportion of patients tested for dengue are turning positive.
One Hyderabad physician reported roughly one dengue-positive case for every 40 to 50 tests, indicating that viral fever and other seasonal infections could account for much of the current illness.
Patients with high fever and body pain often suspect dengue, but doctors say many tests show negative dengue markers and normal platelet counts.
Other Viral Infections May Be Driving the Surge
The current pattern is consistent with a broader rise in seasonal viral and influenza-like illnesses.
Doctors say fluctuating weather, travel and increased contact in crowded public spaces can contribute to the spread of respiratory and other viral infections. Entire families have reportedly fallen ill in some cases.
Rainfall Pattern Could Be a Factor
Hyderabad has not experienced particularly heavy rainfall in recent weeks, according to the latest report.
Public health officials said the overall fever trend this year remains lower than last year, with comparatively less rain potentially contributing to the lower overall burden. Authorities continue to conduct fever surveys, surveillance, testing and treatment.
Dengue Risk Has Not Disappeared
Low dengue positivity does not mean the disease can be ignored.
Earlier health warnings in Telangana highlighted how intermittent rainfall followed by dry periods can create favourable mosquito-breeding conditions by allowing stagnant water to remain undisturbed.
Symptoms Can Overlap
Dengue, influenza and other viral infections can produce overlapping symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches and fatigue.
This makes testing and medical evaluation important, particularly when fever is persistent or unusually high.
Doctors have also cautioned against self-medication and advised people with persistent fever to seek medical assessment rather than assuming they have dengue or treating themselves without a diagnosis.
Authorities Continue Surveillance
The Telangana health department says surveillance and fever surveys are continuing across the state.
Officials are also monitoring sanitation and mosquito-control measures to prevent any later rise in dengue cases as seasonal conditions evolve.
What Hyderabad Residents Should Watch For
People experiencing persistent or very high fever should seek medical advice, especially if symptoms worsen or new warning signs appear.
The current data suggests that most fever cases being seen in Hyderabad are not testing positive for dengue, but only continued surveillance and testing can establish how the seasonal pattern develops.