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Meningococcemia toll rises to 8

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has recorded another death in the Capital due to meningococcemia, taking the toll to eight so far this year.

A total of 48 cases have been reported so far.

MCD’s Municipal Health Officer N. K. Yadav said: “During the corresponding period last year we had about 90 cases and 10 deaths. The disease peaks during April/May and cases will continue to pour in till then. We are also keeping a check on the families of the infected people and are following up with precautionary treatment.”

“The symptoms of meningococcemia include fever, rashes on the body, severe headache, stiff neck and nausea,” added Dr. Yadav. The maximum number of cases have been reported from Shahadaraand Civil Lines.

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