12-year-old girl dies of scrub typhus in Palpa
Summary
A 12-year-old girl from Palpa died of scrub typhus after delayed treatment, with over 238 cases reported in the district.
Key Points
- A 12-year-old girl named Asmita Kumal died of scrub typhus in Palpa.
- Asmita was initially treated at a local pharmacy but condition worsened leading to hospital admission.
- As of August 22, 238 people in Palpa district tested positive for scrub typhus.
- Health officials warn against self-medication and urge immediate medical consultation for symptoms.
