Dengue-like cases detected in Churachandpur
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 18 2012: After two persons of a family living in Don Bosco colony of Churachandpur have been found suffering from a dengue-like infection, blood samples have been collected and sent to RIMS laboratory for confirmation.

According to information received from the State Malaria Officer, Natoinal Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, a 76 year old woman and her 38 year old daughter-in-law have been suffering from fever for about the last 10 .

As the symptoms looked suspicious, blood samples were tested in two medical laboratories of Churachandpur.

However, the two laboratories gave contradictory results with one saying that it was found negative while the other said it was positive.

Notably, RIMS laboratory is the only laboratory recognised by the Government for testing dengue infection.

Perplexed by the two contradictory laboratory results, the Churachandpur District Malaria Officer sent blood samples to the State Malaria Officer for confirmation last Monday, conveyed the official.

The blood samples have been sent to RIMS and results are expected very soon.

CCpur District Malaria Officer on duty and inset the Dengue carrier

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