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Kerala reports surge in dengue, influenza, leptospirosis cases

Kerala has reported a significant spike in dengue cases, with 159 confirmed cases in a single day. This surge highlights ongoing public health challenges in the state, particularly with concurrent outbreaks of shigellosis, which has also seen 15 cases across five districts. The situation underscores the importance of effective disease surveillance and public health responses to control the spread of infectious diseases, which is crucial for competitive exams focusing on health policies and regional issues.