DISEASE ALERTS/OUTBREAKS REPORTED AND RESPONDED TO BY STATES/UTs THROUGH INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROJECT (IDSP) 21 st week (21 to 27 May) 2012 District wise disease alerts/outbreaks reported in the 21 st week, 2012 REPORTING STATUS OF STATES/UTs No. of States /UTs submitted outbreak report (including NIL report) 28 No. of States/ UTs submitted “NIL” outbreak report 14 INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROJECT, NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, DELHI Tel No. 23913148, Fax No. 23922677; www.idsp.nic.in
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DISEASE ALERTS/OUTBREAKS REPORTED AND RESPONDED TO BY STATES/UTs THROUGH INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROJECT (IDSP)
21st week (21 to 27 May) 2012
District wise disease alerts/outbreaks reported in the 21st week, 2012
REPORTING STATUS OF STATES/UTs
No. of States /UTs submitted outbreak report (including NIL report) 28
No. of States/ UTs submitted “NIL” outbreak report 14
INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROJECT, NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, DELHI
Tel No. 23913148, Fax No. 23922677; www.idsp.nic.in
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Name of State/UT
Name of District
Disease/ Illness No. of Cases
No. of Deaths
Date of start of
outbreak
Date of reporting
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
Rangareddy i Food Poisoning 26 0 16/05/12 20/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from urban area of Tandur Block, District Rangareddy, due to consumption of contaminated food (wedding ceremony). Medical team investigated the outbreak. Chlorination of water sources done. Health education regarding personal hygiene and sanitation given.
Anantapur ii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
25 0 18/05/12 20/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Enumulavaripalle, PHC Mudigubba, District Anantapur. Medical team investigated the outbreak. Alternate supply of drinking water done. Temporary medical camps organized. Disinfection of the surrounding area done. Chlorine tablets distributed in the affected area. Health education given.
iii Chikungunya 26 0 22/05/012 27/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village/SC Eklaskhanpet, PHC Keshampet, District Mahabubnagar. Medical team investigated the outbreak. Entomological survey revealed Aedes mosquito breeding sites in the affected area. Out of 19 serum samples collected 4 were positive for Chikungunya (Ig M ELISA). Anti larval operations, Pyrethrum spray done in the affected area. Temporary medical camps organized for treating cases. Health education given. Mahabubnagar
iv Dengue 57 0 23/05/12 27/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village/SC B.K.Laxmapur, PHC Padara, Block Amrabad, District Mahabubnagar. Medical team investigated the outbreak. Practice of water storing was observed in the community. Out of 74 houses, 45 houses were positive for Aedes breeding sites. Out of 18 serum samples collected 14 were positive for Dengue (IgM ELISA). Anti larval Operations, Pyrethrum spray done in the affected area. Temporary medical camps organized for treating cases. Health education given.
v Food Poisoning 26 0 24/05/12 27/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Pedda Vepanjeri, SC M.N.Kuppam, PHC Thugundram, District Chittoor, due to consumption of contaminated food. Medical team investigated the outbreak. House to house survey done for finding new cases. Alternate supply of drinking water done. Health education regarding food safety and personal hygiene given.
1. Andhra Pradesh
Chittoor
vi Viral Fever 11 0 21/05/12 27/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Gamireddygaripalli, SC Y. Pasalavandlapalli, PHC Gurramkonda, District Chittoor. Medical team investigated the outbreak. Medical camp organized in the affected area. House to house survey done. All cases treated.
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Name of State/UT
Name of District
Disease/ Illness No. of Cases
No. of Deaths
Date of start of
outbreak
Date of reporting
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
Assam Dibrugarh vii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
86 0 21/05/12 25/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Joipur T.E., SC Joypur SD, PHC Block Nharani, District Dibrugarh. Distrcit RRT investigated the outbreak. Stool samples were sent to Microbiology Deptt., AMCH; result awaited. Chlorination of tube-wells done. Health education given regarding prevention and control of water borne diseases. 2.
Assam Sibsagar viii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
40 1 22/05/12 25/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Bagjan TE, Block Morabazar, District Sibsagar. District RRT investigated the outbreak. Stool samples were negative for cholera culture. All cases treated at Sibsagar Civil Hospital. Awareness camps organized in the affected area.
Gopalganj ix Chickenpox
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0 22/05/12 25/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Mangaru Chhapar, SC Rajapur, PHC and Block Kuchaikote, District Gopalganj. District RRT investigated the outbreak. House to house search for cases done. All cases treated symptomatically. Health education given regarding isolation of cases.
Nawada x Chickenpox 10 0 17/05/12 23/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Chitarghati Latavar, PHC & Block Hisua, District Nawada. Block health team investigated the out break. All cases treated symptomatically. Affected children were below 15 years of age. IEC activities done regarding isolation & early treatment of cases.
3. Bihar
Rohtas xi Chickenpox 23 0 16/05/12 27/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Tilakpur, SC Mohaniya, PHC and Block Karaghar, District Rohtas. District RRT investigated the outbreak. All patients were treated locally. Most of the cases were below 15 years of age. Health education given regarding isolation of cases and hygiene maintenance.
Ahmadabad xii Food Poisoning 64 0 22/05/12 23/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Area Taeewad, Kaji Mohallah, Dholka Urban, Block Dholka, District Ahmedabad. District RRT investigated the outbreak. 1 food sample collected and sent to B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad; result awaited. House to house surveillance done. Preventive measures geared up. Chlorine tablets and ORS packets distributed. IEC given.
4. Gujarat
Gandhi Nagar xiii Food Poisoning 123 0 21/05/12 23/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Kalol City area, Block Kalol, District Gandhi Nagar after consumption of non-vegetarian meal at a marriage party. 76 patients admitted to Municipal Hospital, Kalol, 35 patients admitted to Noor- E- Mohammed Hospital, and 12 patients to Dr. Viral Hospital. All patients have been discharged and are reportedly in stable condition. District RRT investigated outbreak. Health education and IEC activities undertaken.
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Name of State/UT
Name of District
Disease/ Illness No. of Cases
No. of Deaths
Date of start of
outbreak
Date of reporting
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
Rajkot xiv Food Poisoning 20 0 19/05/12 22/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Khajurada, PHC Raydi, Block Jetpur, District Rajkot after consumption of butter milk. Health team visited the area and investigated the outbreak. No samples could be collected. House to house surveillance to find out similar cases done. Chlorination undertaken by health workers. Patients treated with anti-diarrheal medicines. Health education given.
Gujarat Sabarkantha xv Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
12 0 17/05/12 23/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Vatrakgadh (Aakodiya area), SC Vatrakgadh, PHC Choila, Block Bayad, District Sabarkantha possibly due to contamination of potable water supply. District RRT visited the area and investigated outbreak. 1 stool sample collected and sent to General Hospital. Himmatnagar. Stool sample tested positive for E.coli by culture. House to house surveillance conducted. Chlorine tablets and ORS packets distributed. 3 water sample tested negative fro residual chlorine. Preliminary treatment given to all affected. Health education given.
5. Karnataka Bangalore Urban
xvi Acute Diarrhoeal Disease
14 0 20/05/12 21/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Chudanahally, PHC Konankunte, Block Bangalore South, District Bangalore Urban. District RRT investigated the outbreak. House to house survey done. Pipeline leakages repaired. Temporary clinic organized in the affected area. ORS packets distributed among the villagers. All cases treated. Health education given.
Khandwa xvii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
37 1 21/05/12 21/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Daheriya, CHC & Block Pandhana, District Khandwa. District RRT investigated the outbreak. All cases admitted to district hospital Khandwa. Control measures taken.
6. Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain xviii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
46 1 25/05/12 26/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Kamed, Block Ghattiya, District Ujjain due to consumption of contaminated water (pipeline leakage). Block health team investigated the outbreak. Treatment of cases done locally. 3 patients admitted to Distt. hospital Ujjain. ORS packets and chlorine tablets distributed in the locality. IEC activities done regarding safe drinking water.
7. Orissa Dhenkanal xix Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
10 0 24/05/12 27/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Birasal, CHC Birsal, Block Khad, District Dhenkanal possibly due to contamination of drinking water. District RRT investigated the outbreak. Disinfection of wells done. Chlorine tablets and ORS packets distributed. Health education given.
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Disease/ Illness No. of Cases
No. of Deaths
Date of start of
outbreak
Date of reporting
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
xx Measles 20 0 18/05/12 26/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Jautuk Pasi, SC Badajhata, CHC and Block Parjang, District Dhenkanal. District RRT investigated the outbreak. All children under 5 given a dose of Measles vaccine along with Vitamin-A solution. 9 sample collected and sent for testing; results awaited. Health education given.
Patiala xxi Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
30 0 26/05/12 26/05/12 Under surveillance
Outbreak reported from Teha Colony, SC Ghanour, CHC Ghanour, Block Harpalpur, District Patiala. District RRT investigated the outbreak. It was found that people of this locality are without proper water connection and they have improper pipelines with number of leakage points. Stool samples tested negative for cholera culture. Temporary camps were organized in the affected area. All cases treated. Chlorination of water sources done. Halogen tablets distributed in the community. Health education given regarding hygiene and sanitations.
8. Punjab
SAS Nagar xxii Cholera 15 0 22/05/12 24/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Dappar, PHC Derabassi, District SAS Nagar possibly due to contamination of drinking water. District RRT investigated the outbreak. 3 stool samples were positive for Cholera culture. IEC activities done.
Dindigul xxiii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
28 0 22/05/12 24/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Kurumbapatti, SC Karisalpatti, PHC H.R.Kottai, Block Reddiarchatram, District Dindigul. District RRT and investigated the outbreak. It was found that people were drinking un-chlorinated water and that the personal hygiene was poor in general. House-to-house survey with treatment of cases done. Disinfection activities along with chlorination of water sources conducted. Health education given.
Pudukottai xxiv Dengue 18 0 25/05/12 26/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Vembangudi East, SC Vembangudi, PHC Merpanaikadu, Block Aranthangi, District Pudukottai. District RRT investigate the outbreak. 6 serum sample collected out of which 2 tested positive for Dengue by IgM ELISA. Mosquito containment measures undertaken. Health education given.
9. Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur xxv Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
72 0 26/05/12 27/05/12 Under surveillance
Outbreak reported from Village Thirupurampiyam, SC Thirupurampiyam, PHC Kothankudi, Block Kumbakonam, District Thanjavur. District RRT investigated the outbreak. 2 water samples were collected and sent to TMCH, Thanjavur. Results awaited. Disinfection activities done. Health team formed for follow up, and regular surveillance is ongoing. Health education given.
Cases of fever with papulovesicular rash reported from Village Shahpur, CHC & Block Shivgarh, District Raebareli. Block health team investigated the outbreak. Active house to house search for cases done. Symptomatic treatment provided to all cases. Health education and awareness regarding isolation of the cases and sanitation done
Hoogly xxvii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
24 0 16/05/12 25/05/12 Under control
Cases of nausea and vomitting reported from Village Sarati, GP Harinkhola-2, Block Arambagh, District Hoogly. Block RRT investigated the outbreak. All cases treated locally. ORS packets and chlorine tablets distributed in the affected area. IEC activities undertaken regarding safe food and drinking water, hygienic practices and sanitation. 11. West Bengal
Nadia xxviii Chickenpox 33 0 17/05/12 25/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Mundamalapara, GP Dogachi, Block Nakashipara, SD Sadar, Nadia. Block Medical team visited the area and investigated the outbreak. Health education given. Primary treatment given to all patients at nearest health centre.
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Name of State/UT
Name of District
Disease/ Illness Cases Deaths Date of start of
outbreak
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
1. Andhra Pradesh Khammam xxix Food
Poisoning 70 0 15/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village/SC Pothureddy Gudem, Block Gundala, Khammam District, due to consumption of contaminated food (meat). Medical team investigated the outbreak. Stool samples were negative for cholera culture. Temporary medical camps organized. Chlorination of water sources done. Health Education given.
2. Assam Udalguri xxx Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
57 2 14/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Pachim Jhargaon, SC Barnagaon, Block Khoirabari, District Udalguir. Medical team investigated the outbreak. All age groups were affected. Temporary medical camps organized. Stool samples were negative for cholera culture. Halogen tablets distributed in the affected area. Health education given regarding safe drinking water and sanitation. IEC done.
3. Chhattisgarh Janjgir xxxi Chickenpox 11 0 14/05/12 Under
control
Cases of fever with rash reported from Village Heduspur, SC Chandipara, PHC and Block Pamgarh, District Jangjir. Block health team investigated the outbreak. House to house search for cases done. All cases treated symptomatically. Health education given.
xxxii Chikungunya 24 0 01/05/12 Under control
Cases of fever with joint pain reported from Village Bhaipura, PHC Nandej, Block Dascroi, District Ahmedabad. District RRT investigated the outbreak. Serum sample taken and sent to Microbiology Lab, BJMC, Ahmadabad. Sample tested positive by IgM ELISA. House to house surveillance done. Fogging and anti larval activities done. IEC activities conducted in the affected area. Proper line of treatment according to NVBDCP guidelines followed in managing the cases.
4. Gujarat
Ahmadabad
xxxiii Food poisoning 64 0 01/05/12 Under control
Cases of diarrhea and vomitting reported from Dholka Urban, PHC Trasad, Block Dholka, District Ahmedabad after consumption of a milk-based diet. District RRT investigated the outbreak. House to house surveillance done to find any remaining cases. Patients treated in CHC, Dholka according to standard guidelines. Food Sample taken and sent to Microbiology Lab., BJMC, Ahmadabad. IEC activities conducted in the affected area.
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Name of State/UT
Name of District
Disease/ Illness Cases Deaths Date of start of
outbreak
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
Bhavnagar xxxiv Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
36 0 04/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Piprala, PHC Songadh, Block Sihor, District Bhavnagar possibly due to consumption of contaminated water. District RRT investigated the outbreak. 2 pipeline leakages found. 5 Stool samples and 1 Water sample taken and sent to Medical College, Bhavnagar. Results showed that all stool samples were negative for V.cholerae. The water sample was labeled as “Polluted” (160 MPN/100 ml). House to house surveillance done in-line with standard cases definition of ADD. Primary treatment given to affected patients. Chlorine tablets and ORS packets distributed. IEC activities done.
Dahod xxxv Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
47 0 03/05/12 Under control
Cases of diarrhea and vomitting reported from Village Garbada, PHC Garbada, Block Garbada, District Dahod. District & Block RRT investigated the outbreak. 3 Food samples taken and sent to Food and Drugs Lab. 1 Water sample taken and sent to Public Health Laboratory, Vadodara. Results awaited. Chlorination and sanitation activities, along with surveillance done. Health education given. Gujarat
Rajkot xxxvi Hepatitis E 37 0 07/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Ward No.1 Nandanvan, UHC Rajkot Corp, District Rajkot possibly due to contamination of drinking water. District RRT investigated outbreak. 5 serum samples tested positive for Hepatitis – E. Environmental engineering undertaken to prevent future episodes. Health education given.
5. Karnataka Hassan xxxvii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
21 0 02/05/12 Under control
Outbreak repoted from Village Hosuru, PHC Santhekoppalu, Block Hassan, District Hassan. District RRT investigated the outbreak. Stool samples were negative for Cholera culture. House to house survey done for finding new cases. Temporary clinics established in the affected area. Health education given.
Wayanad xxxviii Viral Hepatitis 32 0 12/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Padinarathra, SC Varambetta, PHC Kappukunnu, Block Kalpetta, District Wayanad. District RRT investigated the outbreak. 10 serum samples collected and sent to Distinct lab; result awaited. Chlorination of water sources done. Temporary medical camp organized in the affected area. Health education given. 6. Kerala
Pathanamthitta xxxix Dengue 10 1 11/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Vechoochira, SC Naranamoozhi, PHC R.Pazhavangadi, Block Vechoochira Thumpamon, Distrcit Pathanamthitta. Serum samples positive for Dengue (Ig M ELISA). Source reduction activity, fogging and entomological survey undertaken. Awareness classes organized in the affected area.
7. Maharashtra
Gadchiroli xl Dengue 7 0 13/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Hanuman ward, Block Gadchiroli, District Gadchiroli. District RRT investigated outbreak. 14 blood slides prepared from cases and contacts, all of which tested negative for malaria. 7 serum samples collected and sent to DPHL, Gadchiroli. 2 samples tested positive for Dengue by IgM ELISA. House to house container survey done. Mosquito containment measures undertaken. IEC activities done.
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Name of District
Disease/ Illness Cases Deaths Date of start of
outbreak
Current Status
Comments/ Action taken
Pune
xli Dengue 6 1 07/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Salumbre area of village Bhose, Taluk Maval, PHC Khed, District Pune. District RRT investigated outbreak. 5 samples taken and sent to NIV, Pune. 1 sample tested positive for Dengue by IgM ELISA. Fever survey along with entomological surveillance conducted. Mosquito containment measures undertaken. IEC activities done.
xlii Chikungunya? 14 0 25/04/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Khursundi, Block Atpadi, District Sangli. District RRT investigated outbreak. 3 samples taken and sent to NIV, Pune. Results awaited. Regular surveys done and ‘Dry Days’ organized. Health education given.
Sangli xliii Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
26 0 13/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Tisangi, Block Kavathemahankal, District Sangli possibly due to contamination of drinking water. District RRT investigated outbreak. It was found that people were consuming raw, unchlorinated water. Water samples sent to TCL lab, and stool samples to DPHL, Sangli. Results awaited. Local IDSP cell conducted house to house survey. Health education given.
Ahmednagar xliv Chikungunya 20 0 03/05/12 Under control
Cases reported from Village Talani, Block Shevgaon, District Ahmednagar. District RRT investigated outbreak. 5 serum samples collected and sent to NIV, Pune. 4 samples found positive for Chikungunya by IgM ELISA. Fever survey along with entomological surveillance conducted by health teams. It was found that the area had a high density of mosquitoes along with larval breeding places. Mosquito containment measures undertaken. IEC activities done.
Amravati xlv Acute
Diarrhoeal Disease
43 (till 19/5/201
2) 0 11/05/12 Under
surveillance
Outbreak reported from Village Purna Nagar, SC Purna Nagar, PHC Ashti, Block Bhatkuli, District Amaravati. Block RRT investigated the outbreak. 3 water samples sent to DPHL, Amravati. 2 water samples were reported as contaminated. 2 Stool samples sent to DPHL, Amravati. Both samples tested negative for V.cholerae by culture. House to house survey for cases done. Health camp organized and patients treated locally. Health education given.
Maharashtra
Kolhapur xlvi Hepatitis - E
2388 (till
26/5/2012)*
2 14/05/12 Under surveillance
Cases reported from City Ichalkaranji, Nagar Parishad, District Kolhapur possibly due to contaminated water. District and Block RRT visited the area and investigated outbreak. 12 Samples sent for NIV, Pune. 10 samples tested positive for Hepatitis - E. Daily house to house surveillance done by health workers. Health education given regarding drinking of boiled water, and proper water purification. Chlorine tablets distributed. Pipe leakages corrected. Private practitioners in the area briefed regarding sample collection and proper treatment of patients. IEC activities along with close monitoring are ongoing by health teams.
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8. Tamil Nadu Pudukottai xlvii Dengue/Chikungunya 27 0 13/05/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from Village Mangankollaipatti, HSC Kanankkankadu, PHC Vanakkankadu, Block Karambakkudi, District Pudukottai. 26 blood smear collected, all of which tested negative for malaria. 5 serum sample collected and sent to ZET, Trichy. 4 samples tested positive for Dengue and 3 positive for Chikungunya IgM ELISA. Mosquito containment measures undertaken. Health education given.
9. West Bengal Jalpaiguri xlviii Measles? 78 0 05/03/12 Under control
Outbreak reported from District Jalpaiguri, Block Rajganj, GP Mantadari, SC-Takimari, Village Dudhia and Milan Pally. District RRT including IDSP Epidemiologist, ACMOH members from Epidemiology Cell investigated the outbreak. NPSP, WHO helped in outbreak investigation. Most of the cases were in children aged below 10 years. It was also found that most of the children had not been immunized with Measles. All children under age 5 given a supplementary dose of Measles vaccine. Health education given.
* Note: No Surveillance activity was carried out on 27/05/2012.
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1. Andhra Pradesh Cuduppah Acute Diarrhoeal
Disease 42 1 16/05/12 Under Surveillance
Outbreak reported from Village Bheemalingaiahpalli, SC Annaluru, PHC & CHNC Mydukur, District Cuddapah. Health team investigated the outbreak. All cases treated locally. Pipe line leakage repaired. Health camp organized in the village. Alternate drinking water sources provided. ORS packets distributed and health education given to the people.
2. Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli Dengue
343 (from 21st -27th May
2012)
8 (from 21st -27th May
2012)
18/4/12 Under Surveillance
Outbreak reported from all blocks of District Tirunelveli. State RRT investigated the outbreak. 343 serum samples tested positive for Dengue by Ig M ELISA from 21st to 27th May 2012 at TVMCH (Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital), Tirunelveli. House to house fever survey done. A team from VCRC (Vector Control Research Center), Puducherry visited the affected areas to study the serotypes of Dengue virus causing this outbreak. Surveillance activity strengthened for reporting of cases from Government and private hospitals. Coordination meetings done with adjoining districts. Anti-larval activities conducted by applying temephos. Anti-adult activities done through indoor and outdoor fogging. Awareness regarding management of Dengue cases imparted to government and private medical doctors. IEC and health education given to general public.
3. West Bengal Jalpaiguri Chikungunya 101 0 19/05/12 Under Surveillance
Outbreak of fever with joint pain, rash, and swelling reported from TG [Tea Garden] (line no. 10), Ramjhora TG [Tea Garden] (Breachline of Ramjhora), SC Dalmore, Block Madarihat, District Jalpaiguri. Health teams investigated the outbreak. It was found that domestic containers had a high density of Aedes larvae. It was further found by CRME-ICMR team that the mosquito density was pretty high in most of the households. Blood slides prepared from most fever cases, and all tested negative for malarial parasite. Out of 8 samples, 6 tested positive for Chikungunya by IgM ELISA. All samples tested negative for Dengue. Active search for new cases and preparation of line-list done. Cleaning of containers & disruption of natural breeding grounds done. IEC activities undertaken.
4. Karnataka Bengaluru Influenza A H1N1 14# 3# 26/03/12 Under Surveillance
A total of 249 cases and 11 deaths have been reported from Karnataka (upto 20th
May, 2012) due to Influenza A H1N1. From 21st May to 27th May 2012, further 14 cases and 3 deaths occurred in the state. These new cases and deaths were reported from Bengaluru, Davanagere and Mysore districts.
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5. Maharashtra Pune Influenza A H1N1 6# 1# 05/03/12 Under Surveillance
A total of 547 cases and 26 deaths have been reported from Maharashtra (upto 20th May, 2012) due to Influenza A H1N1. From 21st May to 27th May 2012, further 6 cases and 1 death occurred in the state. These new cases and death were reported from Nanded district.
6. Tamil Nadu Chennai Influenza A H1N1 11# 0# 02/04/12 Under Surveillance
A total of 168 cases and 4 deaths have been reported from Tamil Nadu (upto 20th May, 2012) due to Influenza A H1N1. From 21st May to 27th May 2012, further 11 cases occurred in the state. These new cases were reported from Chennai, Thanjavur and Tiruvallur districts.
#Cases & deaths reported from 21/05/12 to 27/05/12.
