Guntur, Sept. 8 -- A 46-year-old resident of Turakapalem village was diagnosed with melioidosis today, where 20 people have succumbed to the mysterious disease in the last few days, District Collector S Nagalakshmi said.
Blood samples confirmed the disease at a laboratory, and the patient is undergoing treatment in a special ward at the Government General Hospital here. His condition is reported to be stable, the Collector added.
Health officials said samples collected from 72 residents between September 2 and 7 revealed four positive cases of melioidosis.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on September 6, directed officials to declare a health emergency in Turakapalem, ensure immediate hospitalisation of patients, and st...