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Outbreak of Acute Encephalitis in
Muzzafarpur district, Bihar
21.06.2005
Disease/ Syndrome:
Acute encephalitis syndrome
District &
State: Muzzafarpur district, Bihar
Date Of Onset: 28 May, 2005
Reported By & Date Of Reporting: Medical
Superintendent, S.K
Medical College,
Muzzafarpur
Location: Muzzafarpur district
Current Situation:
An outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome has occurred in
Muzzafarpur district of Bihar. As per the preliminary information, between 28th
May 2005 and 15th June 2005, 23 cases (14 deaths) with symptoms of
acute encephalitis such as high fever, altered sensorium and convulsions were
admitted in the S.K. Medical College in Muzzafarpur district. Cases were in
the age group of 1 ½ to 9 years and as per preliminary information, scattered
across the district. Preliminary investigations have also not shown any
entomological correlation. A central team led by NICD Delhi is currently in
the field to investigate the episode. Further details will be updated
following the return of the central team from the field.
Laboratory
investigations:
Samples will be collected by the central team who will
then submit the for analysis at NICD Delhi
Source: Medical
superintendent, SK Medical College via Office of the WHO Representative to India
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