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Odisha’s Sundargarh reports 1 more case of Scrub typhus, total rises to 374
Sundargarh: The increasing cases of Scrub Typhus in Sundargarh district of Odisha, continue to cause panic among the local people. As per the latest update from reliable reports, one more person has tested positive for Scrub Typhus in 24 hours.This has taken the total number of Scrub typhus cases in Sundargarh to 374. About 25 samples of blood were sent for testing, said reliable reports. One out of which, tested positive.So far, two deaths due to Scrub Typhus has been reported in Odisha’s Sundargarh while another continues to undergo treatment in ICU.
Earlier, Scrub typhus claimed one more life in Bargarh on Sunday. This took the death toll in Bargarh to 7. Amid rise in scrub typhus cases in the state, the 4-member central team visited Bargarh district and took stock of the situation. They also discussed the cause and the diagnosis of scrub typhus with the district health department.Various measures are being taken to bring the situation under control. Massive awareness drives have been launched to sensitize people about the disease and how it can be kept at bay, according to the Sundargarh CDMO. The CDMO has also advised people not to panic and to seek medical advice immediately if symptoms are seen in anyone.
