Since the outbreak in April, and eventually

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Japanese Encephalitis has resurfaced in a worrying form in Guwahati, with a sharp rise in reported infections
Out of a total of 32 patients that have already been admitted in the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), four deaths have already been recorded
The victims include three children- aged 7, 10, and 12—and an 81-year-old man

Symptoms in the early stage include high fever, neck stiffness, and severe headaches

Digital Desk: Japanese Encephalitis has resurfaced in a worrying form in Guwahati, with a sharp rise in reported infections. Out of a total of 32 patients that have already been admitted in the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), four deaths have already been recorded. The victims include three children- aged 7, 10, and 12—and an 81-year-old man.

Kamalpur district registered the highest cases of infections (12), Nalbari (8), Darrang (5), and cases in Baihata, Mukalmua, and Morigaon.

Since the outbreak in April, and eventually it started getting worse, June saw a large increase in the number of deaths. A majority of the infections being reported are in places where there are pig breeding and paddy fields, where mosquitoes breed well.

Early-stage symptoms are a strong fever, stiffness of the neck, and strong headaches. Principal of GMCH, Dr. Achyut Baishya, has asked the people to seek medical advice immediately if they experience the following symptoms. The sooner one seeks treatment, the faster he or she recovers, though delays can result in complications.