The deaths of over 200 people, mostly children, due to an outbreak of viral encephalitis were confirmed by health officials in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Viral encephalitis can cause more damage than already known
A study of patients with viral encephalitis by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio has revealed that the condition could cause seriouys
A study of patients with viral encephalitis by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio has revealed that the condition could cause seriouys
The hospital's Chief Medical Officer (CMO), M P Singh, said the death toll is expected to rise due to the spread of the disease.
"Even now, there are 170 patients, suffering from encephalitis, who are under medication. Apart from these patients, our doctors are also treating other 250 patients suffering from encephalitis. So out of the 400 patients, 160 patients are being treated for encephalitis," he said.
18 Die of Japanese Encephalitis in Upper Assam
At least 18 people, mostly children and women, have died of Japanese encephalitis in upper Assam districts of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji since the beginning of the month.
At least 18 people, mostly children and women, have died of Japanese encephalitis in upper Assam districts of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji since the beginning of the month.
The Principal of Gorakhpur Medical College, K P Kushwaha, said the primary reason for the disease could be the presence of the water-borne virus in contaminated water.
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Japanese Encephalitis Epidemic Kills 15 in Assam
Authorities in Assam Friday sounded a health alert after 15 people died of Japanese encephalitis and hundreds more were down with the mosquito-borne disease in the past two weeks.
Authorities in Assam Friday sounded a health alert after 15 people died of Japanese encephalitis and hundreds more were down with the mosquito-borne disease in the past two weeks.
Encephalitis is caused by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water. Therefore, hygiene becomes essential in preventing the disease from spreading.
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Over Two-dozen Children Succumbs to Encephalitis in Bihar
More than 25 children have died of suspected encephalitis and many affected children have been battling for survival in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district
More than 25 children have died of suspected encephalitis and many affected children have been battling for survival in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district
