Director of public health issues alert for rise in Scrub Typhus cases in Odisha
The Director of Public Health has issued an alert for the rise in Scrub Typhus cases in Odisha since the past few days, said reports.
Bhubaneswar: The Director of Public Health has issued an alert for the rise in Scrub Typhus cases in Odisha since the past few days, said reports.
It is worth mentioning that, samples of 14 people were tested at Padmapur sub-hospital. Five of them were found to be infected with scrub typhus.
The Director of Public Health Odisha has issued a letter regarding increased surveillance for seasonal upsurge of rise in Scrub Typhus cases in Odisha and Leptospirosis. Scrub typhus and Leptospirosis cases are being reported from most of the districts across the state, read the letter.
So intensive surveillance system for early diagnosis need to be strengthened to ensure timely treatment for prevention and management of Scrub Typhus and Leptospirosis.
Therefore the letter hereby has requested to ensure the followings points as detailed below:
• Availability of tests in DPHL by procurement and supply of required test kits.
• Sensitize Doctors to advise the tests in case of PUO.
• Increase public awareness and early diagnosis.
• Increase surveillance for Scrub typhus and Leptospirosis.
• Use of appropriate antibiotics and adequate stock of drugs.
• Conduct online seminars to increase the suspicion level amongst Doctors.
All deaths due to these diseases should be investigated and necessary containment measures need to be taken. Data pertaining to such diseases should be shared to SSU in the prescribed format regularly.
After dengue, there is growing concern about scrub typhus in Odisha. While dengue cases are being detected and on the rise in the state, scrub typhus infection has also been seen said reliable reports on Wednesday.
Due to this very reason, it is worth mentioning that the Director of Public Health has advised the people of the state to be cautious. On the other hand after the detection of scrub typhus in 22 people in Burla VIMSAR, the state government has taken the matter seriously.
It is worth mentioning, Scrub typhus is caused by the bite of an insect (mites) called chiggers. As many as five people have died in scrub typhus in Bargarh district in two weeks.
The Bargarh Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) has given this information. Bargarh CDMO said that one person each from Petupali and Beherapali villages of Sohela block, Salepali of Beden block, Khairpali of Burpali block and Lastla village of Atabira block have died, said reports on September 13.
Ms Kalinga