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The fear of scrub typhus has resurfaced in Odisha's Bargarh district after a fresh case of the bacterial infection was detected in the Gaisilet block of Padmapur subdivision.
A young woman has tested positive for scrub typhus, confirmed Padmapur SDMO.
Sources said the woman developed symptoms last Thursday, including fever and fatigue. Her blood sample was collected and sent for laboratory testing. The results later confirmed scrub typhus infection.
Fortunately, her condition is currently stable, and she is under medical observation.
The news, however, has triggered concern among local residents. Memories of last year's outbr...