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TYPHOID KEEPS CORPN. ON TOES
The entire City Corporation swung into action today, though Sunday, following outbreak of typhoid (enteric) in some localities of the city.
The officials, led by Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim began door-to-door visit in the worst-hit Ashokpuram this morning to identify the victims.
The search led them to a six-year-old girl Rakshitha on 6th cross, who is suffering from the symptoms of the epidemic.
The epidemic has spread to Vidyaranyapuram, Jayanagar and JP Nagar. Deputy Health Officer Cheluvegowda told Star of Mysore that eight typhoid patients were being treated at JSS Hospital.
He said that it was confirmed that the epidemic was due to water contamination.
The Corporation team included Health Officer Dr. Nagaraj, Corporator Prabhu Murthy and others. MLA M.K. Somashekhar accompanied the team.
Health camps
The Corporation is opening health check-up camps in Ashokpuram, Vidyaranyapuram, JP Nagar and Jayanagar tomorrow and the residents have been requested to visit the camps when they experience the symptoms of typhoid.
Symptoms
The symptoms of typhoid include headache, abdominal pain, fever and nausea.
The officials said that they were trying to locate the spot of water contamination. They denied that the water tank near Silk Factory Circle was the source of contamination.
The Corporation will engage autorickshaws fitted with public announcement system, which will go round in the affected localities to enlighten the residents on precautions to be taken against the epidemic.
"Citizens should consume only boiled water," Cheluvegowda advised.
The affected areas are supplied water from Vijayanagar tank, Melapur and Vani Vilas Water Works. As a precautionary measure, all these sources will be subjected to super Chlorination with immediate effect.
# Posted : Friday, February 10, 2006
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