Re: India Encephalitis 2014 - 1,132 fatalities
Re: India Encephalitis 2014 - 1,132 fatalities
Assam Cachar
Japanese Encephalitis
7 cases 1 fatal 04/08/2014 04/08/2014
Under
surveillance
Cases reported from various Subcentres of Block PHC Sonal
and Block PHC Dhalai, District Cachar. A total of 93 blood
smears were prepared and examined for Malaria parasite, all
were negative. Seven serum samples sent to AMCH out of
which 05 were positive for Japanese Encephalitis by ELISA.
A fever survey was done in the area. Fogging activity was
done in the area. Awareness activities were done by
involving local leaders and Panchayat members. Insecticide
treated bed nets were given to the people. The death
occurred in a 51 year old male.
Assam Baksa Japanese Encephalitis
36 cases 8 fatal
03/01/2014 06/08/2014
Under surveillance
This outbreak was reported in 30th week from PHC
Tamulpur, PHC Mushalpu, PHC Nizkaurbaha, PHC Barama,
PHC Golagaon, PHC Jalah District Baksa. All age groups
were affected. A total of 36 CSF samples were tested at
GMCH Guwahati, out of which 17 tested positive for JE.
District RRT visited the affected area. Fogging done in
affected area. Awareness meeting done in affected areas.
Indoor residual spraying done in all households.
West Bengal
Jalpaiguri Japanese encephalitis 97 cases 20 fatal 10/7/14
Under surveillance
Cases of acute encephalitis reported from District Jalpaiguri. RRT
investigated the outbreak. Pig rearing is seen in affected areas. A total of
469 serum samples tested by Mac ELISA out of which 97 were positive.
Contact survey done in positive areas. IEC done. Intersectoral meetings
arranged. Workshop on JE management done. Fogging started at
affected blocks. Entomological survey done.
Gujarat Bharuch Viral Encephalitis (?
Chandipura )
1 case 0
06/08/2014 07/08/2014
Under surveillance
One new case each was reported from District Bharuch,
Gandhinagar and 01 from District Kheda in 32nd week.
serum samples from all new cases is sent to NIV Pune; result
awaited. Insecticidal dusting (Malathion 5%) have been
carried out on loose soil, cracks / crevices in and around
houses as well as cattle sheds. Invovlement of animal
husbandry department for collection of animals samples.
Group discussions were organized to strengthen community
awareness regarding sanitation and personal protection
measures especially in pediatric age group.
Gujarat Gandhinagar Viral Encephalitis (?
Chandipura ) 1 case 0
31/07/2014 04/08/2014 Under
surveillance
Gujarat Kheda Viral Encephalitis (?
Chandipura ) 1 case 0
07/08/2014 08/08/2014 Under surveillance
Gujarat Kheda Viral Encephalitis (?
Chandipura ) 1 1
08/08/2014 09/08/2014
Under surveillance
http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/32nd_wk14.pdf
Karnataka
Udupi Japanese Encephalitis
05 cases 0 30/07/14 16/8/2014
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from various villages of Santhekatte,
Pilar, Innanje, Yedthady, Maravanthe,Block/District
Udupi.. District RRT investigated the outbreak. Active
case search done. All cases treated symptomatically. All
05 cases found positive for JE IgM ELISA.
Entomological survey done. Anti larval activities and
fogging done in the affected area. IEC done regarding
personal protective measures.
Meghalaya Ri Bhoi Japanese
Encephalitis 56 cases 01 fatal 11/08/14 11/08/14
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from various districts of Meghalaya.
Majority of cases were from Ru Bhoi (N=16) , other
districts involved are East & West Khasi,Jaintia, West
Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills. District RRT
investigated the outbreak. Outbreak started since
08/08/14.Active case search done. All cases treated
symptomatically. One death occurred in a 7 year old
female child. Out of 56 serum samples collected and
tested at Pasteur Institute, Shillong 38 samples found
positive for Japanese Encephalitis & 06 samples found
equivocal. Fogging and anti larval control measure
undertaken. Heath education done regarding personal
protection.