Muzaffarpur: 47 children die due to encephalitis; over 130 in hospitals
- Country:
- India
As many as 47 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Muzaffarpur and over 130 are admitted in hospitals, a government doctor said here on Thursday. Civil Surgeon Shailesh Kumar Singh said, "47 children have died due to AES and 137 are admitted in hospitals with high fever and other symptoms of the infection."
He said, "137 people were admitted in SKMCH hospital out of whom 40 causalities were reported." Apart from this, "41 people were admitted in Kejriwal Hospital where seven causalities were reported, taking the toll to 47," Singh said. Encephalitis is a viral infection which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as a fever and a headache.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
ALSO READ
Naresh Goyal seeks court permission for family visit at hospital
Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos set to leave hospital
Ex-President Pratibha Patil hospitalised, condition stable
Fmr President Pratibha Patil admitted to Bharti hospital in Pune, condition stable
Former President Pratibha Patil hospitalised in Pune, condition stable: Officials.