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Insect Bite Disease Scrub Typhus Claims 24 Lives in Himachal

by Julia Samuel on Sep 30 2016 6:06 PM

Insect Bite Disease Scrub Typhus Claims 24 Lives in Himachal
Twenty-four patients suffering from scrub typhus, have died in Himachal Pradesh, India. The disease is caused by the bite of an infected mite found in areas with heavy scrub vegetation. //
"The total number of scrub typhus deaths is 24 and 825 patients have tested positive till September 28," said a government official.

He said directions have been issued to all medical officers in the state to treat the scrub typhus patients free of cost.

Many patients from across the state were referred to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla for treatment.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has assured the state government of all possible help in managing the endemic disease scrub typhus.



"The ministry is very closely monitoring the situation and if requested shall provide all logistical and technical support to the state to strengthen their capacity to effectively manage the situation," an official statement quoting Nadda said on September 27.

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