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Viral disease outbreak in Rafiabad village
130 Children Affected; Medical Teams Rush To Area
ALTAF BABA
Baramulla, Apr 8: A viral disease is believed to have hit Kambar village in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district after around 130 people most of them children in the age group of 2-12 years fell sick during the past three days.
These patients had been diagnosed with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and even some had redness in eyes. ?The symptoms seem of some viral disease, however, actual cause of the sickness can be determined only through various investigations,? said a medical officer on spot.
Around 12 patients in the age group of 5-10 were admitted in the Baramulla district hospital for specialized treatment and their condition is stated to be stable...
The incident has caused panic not only in Kamber village where around 130 people are diagnosed with the disease but also in several adjacent villages.
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http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Apr/9/viral-disease-outbreak-in-rafiabad-village-92.asp
130 Children Affected; Medical Teams Rush To Area
ALTAF BABA
Baramulla, Apr 8: A viral disease is believed to have hit Kambar village in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district after around 130 people most of them children in the age group of 2-12 years fell sick during the past three days.
These patients had been diagnosed with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and even some had redness in eyes. ?The symptoms seem of some viral disease, however, actual cause of the sickness can be determined only through various investigations,? said a medical officer on spot.
Around 12 patients in the age group of 5-10 were admitted in the Baramulla district hospital for specialized treatment and their condition is stated to be stable...
The incident has caused panic not only in Kamber village where around 130 people are diagnosed with the disease but also in several adjacent villages.
More...
http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Apr/9/viral-disease-outbreak-in-rafiabad-village-92.asp