Rat fever outbreak kills two brothers in Bantwal

August 21, 2012

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Mangalore, August 21: Two young brothers from Muda village under Panjikallu health centre jurisdiction in Bantwal taluk have succumbed to leptospirosis (rat fever) since last Thursday, according to health officials.

The deceased have been identified as Deepak Poojary (22), who died in Father Muller Hospital on Thursday, and his younger brother Praveen Poojary (17), who died at KMC Hospital on Monday. Their father Seetharam Poojary is also said to the suffering from rat fever.

Deepak, suffering from fever was admitted to a private hospital in BC Road on August 13, and subsequently shifted to Fr Muller Medical College in the city after physicians suspected him to be suffering from leptospirosis. However, due to delay in admission, Deepak encountered multiple organ failure with liver and kidneys failing, leading to his death, three days later, Dr Srirangappa stated.

Later Seetharam and Praveen who too developed fever were admitted to KMC Attavar for treatment on August 18. The doctors discharged Praveen as his medical test reports for leptospirosis turned out negative. However, he was again admitted to KMC Hospital at Dr BR Ambedkar (Jyothi) Circle a day later. Praveen succumbed to the disease on Monday, while his father is recovering.

Dr Srirangappa advised people with symptoms of fever to get themselves tested at the nearest government or private hospitals. Instructions have been given to all primary health centres to screen patients for the disease and send their samples to district hospital for further screening in case of doubts. Medicine is available in all government hospitals for the disease.

He said that there were rat boroughs near the house where an open container of water was kept. This could have served as source for the spread of the disease. Delay in getting treatment could lead to jaundice which could be the sign of liver failure. It could lead to multiple organ failure. It was better to wear gumboots, and plastic gloves while working in water. If that was not possible, people should take hot water bath and apply antiseptic cream over wounds after exposure to contaminated sources. People should seek medical attention the moment these symptoms such as headache, body pain, and fever were noticed, Dr. Srirangappa said.

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Man arrested under Wildlife Protection Act for biting snake to death in Karnataka

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May 7,2020

Kolar, May 7: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for biting a snake and peeling off its skin at Mustur village in Kolar district of Karnataka.

Mulbagal range forest officer KN Ravikeerthi said forest officials nabbed Kumar, a construction worker, at Mustur on Wednesday and booked him under the Wildlife Protection Act. He was under the influence of alcohol.

Ravikeerthi said Kumar's offence is non-bailable and attracts a jail term of up to three years. The remains of the snake were collected and sent to a lab to ascertain its species. Forest officials said the snake Kumar bit was not a viper as was reported earlier but a rat snake.

On Tuesday, Kumar was riding back home after buying liquor when the snake ca me under his bike's wheels. He tossed the injured snake around his neck, bit it and peeled off its skin. Kumar said the snake had troubled him in the past.

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That u should ask taliban ... and other organistaion , who killes innocent civilians in the name of jehad.

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8 returnees from Gujarat test covid-19 positive in 'green zone' Shivamogga

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May 10,2020

Shivamogga, May 10: Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa on Sunday informed that eight people who returned to the state from Gujarat have tested positive for COVID-19 in Shivamogga district.

Shivamogga district is under the green zone category.

"Eight people who have returned from Ahmedabad, Gujarat have tested positive for COVID-19 in Shivamogga," said Eshwarappa.

Last week, the district administration had asked shopkeepers to open their shops on alternate days in order to avoid crowding.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the state has so far 794 confirmed COVID-19 cases which include 386 cured or discharged cases and 30 deaths.

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This is fake news...I request Coastal Digest to do proper research pn this news..there is no report that shows those people are positive..pls do not publish fake news..

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Resolve CAA controversy through talks: H D Deve Gowda

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February 2,2020

Hassan, Feb 2: Former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda has said that the controversy over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act should be resolved peacefully through discussion.

Speaking to reporters in Halebeed on Saturday, Gowda said that the Act affects only Muslims but would also prove troublesome for the Hindus. “Opening fire on anti-CAA protesters is the not solution to the issue,” he said.

Deve Gowda said that during his tenure as prime minister a number of problems concerning Muslims were addressed. “But, in the run up to election, Rahul Gandhi described us ‘B’ team of BJP. This led to vote swing,” he added. When his comment was sought on the budget, the former prime minister said that he had not yet read the budget document.

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