Three People Die from Scrub Typhus in Odisha
Dr. Nilakantha Mishra Sends Team to Investigate
Three people have died in a private hospital in Bargarh, Odisha, due to Scrub Typhus infection, according to Odisha Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra. Dr. Mishra has instructed the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) of Bargarh to send a team to the affected areas to gather more details.
Dr. Mishra stated, “We got information that 3 people died in a private hospital in Baragarh district. I talked to CDMO Baragarh. CDMO Baragarah sent a team to the hospital to find out the test reports and other possible cases in the area.”
He further mentioned that the team needs to verify all clinical reports, saying, “We have to verify test findings and all the clinical reports because without confirmed tests we cannot say anything.”
Dr. Mishra has also sent a team from Bhubaneswar to check the reason behind the deaths. He emphasized that Scrub Typhus is a treatable disease and that early detection and treatment can cure patients. He urged the public to report any fever and tick bites to the nearest hospital for timely medication.
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Scrub Typhus -: Scrub Typhus is a disease caused by bacteria spread through bites from infected chiggers, which are tiny insects. It can cause fever, headache, and body aches.
Odisha -: Odisha is a state in eastern India, known for its rich culture and history. The capital city of Odisha is Bhubaneswar.
Dr. Nilakantha Mishra -: Dr. Nilakantha Mishra is the Public Health Director of Odisha. He is responsible for overseeing health-related issues and ensuring public safety in the state.
Chief District Medical Officer -: The Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) is a senior health official in a district. They manage health services and respond to medical emergencies in their area.
Clinical reports -: Clinical reports are detailed documents that doctors write about a patient’s health condition. They include information about symptoms, tests, and treatments.
Tick bites -: Tick bites are bites from small insects called ticks. These bites can sometimes spread diseases like Scrub Typhus.