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Encephalitis claims seven lives

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Press Trust of India Gorakhpur (UP)
Last Updated : Aug 22 2013 | 10:25 AM IST
Seven persons have died due to encephalitis at the BRD Medical College here, taking the death toll due to the disease this year to 160.
While five of the victims were from Gorakhpur, one was from Maharajganj and another from adjoining Bihar, health officials said today.
Thirteen persons suffering from encephalitis have been admitted to the hospital since yesterday.
The disease is caused by mosquito bite and contaminated water.

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First Published: Aug 22 2013 | 10:25 AM IST

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