MALARIA, FALCIPARUM - INDIA: (BIHAR) CEREBRAL

Date: Sun 9 Aug 2009
Source: UPI (United Press International) [edited]
<http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08/09/India-deals-with-malaria-outbreak/UPI-79671249839437/>


Indian health authorities say they're taking steps to deal with a
widespread outbreak of cerebral malaria in the eastern part of the country.

SK Singh, health officer for India's Munger district, says 6 malaria
victims, including 2 children, have died while under treatment, CNN
reported Sunday [9 Aug 2009].

Singh told the US broadcaster that more than 600 local residents have
tested positive for the _Plasmodium falciparum_ parasite, the presence of
which indicates an elevated risk for malaria. He said fumigation drives
have been launched in Munger district and residents were being urged to
report to health centers if they experience flu-like systems. "We have also
launched an awareness campaign aimed at preventing mosquito breeding and
bites," Singh told CNN.