Scrub Typhus: Kota Grapples With Surge In Dengue, Scrub Typhus Cases, Engr Aspirant Dies | Jaipur News

KOTA: The city of Kota is grappling with a surge in dengue and scrub typhus cases, with the recent tragic death of a 19-year-old IIT JEE aspirant, Sneha Bharti, sending shockwaves through the community.
Sneha Bharti, a resident of Godda district in Jharkhand, tragically passed away on Friday evening due to complications arising from scrub typhus during her treatment at a private hospital. A 12th-grade dropper, Bharti, had been preparing for the IIT-JEE exams while residing in a PG room in Talwandi, Kota. Her health took a turn for the worse earlier this week. Sneha’s condition deteriorated, ultimately leading to her demise on Friday evening, attributed to multiple organ failure caused by scrub typhus.
The Kota district administration, led by District Collector OP Bunkar, held an emergency meeting on Saturday in response to the escalating health crisis.
The meeting was also attended by Kota South MLA Sandeep Sharma and medical officers. In response to the growing health crisis, an advisory was issued to the public, urging them to take preventive measures against Dengue and scrub typhus. District Collector OP Bunkar acknowledged the surge in cases and stressed the need for urgent action.