9 more cases of Scrub typhus detected in Sundergarh in 24 hours
Sundergarh: The district has registered nine more cases of scrub typhus cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of infected has increased to 230. In the last 24 hours, a total of 49 samples were tested for the scrub typhus. Out of which, 9 were found to be positive.So far, only one death due to scrub typhus has been reported in Sundargarh. Meanwhile, five deaths have been reported in Bargarh district of Odisha, said reliable sources.Similarly, a total of 337 scrub typhus patients have been identified in Balangir district in the last two months. It is the highest in the state. Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Kuber Chandra Mahant informed that 172 cases have been detected in August and 165 cases in September. He said that it is a rainy season disease and was already seen previously.
The CDMO has said that an ample stock of medicines is available for the patients and a special team of doctors is prepared to attend to the patients in the district. He has advised people not to panic and to seek medical advice immediately if symptoms are seen in anyone.In order to control the disease, the health department have taken several measures like medicines and testing facilities. The health authorities have engaged ASHA and Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM) volunteers to spread awareness about the disease among the people.
