MP: Girl dies of measles in Satna
Satna
(MP),
Jan
28:
Measles
is
spreading
in
an
epidemic
form
in
Kothi
block
headquarters
of
Satna
district,
claiming
the
life
of
a
seven
year-old
girl,
yesterday.
The deceased was identified as Varsha Dwivedi, official sources said today.
At least two dozen children were affected by the disease. However, the villagers did not seek medical treatment due to superstition, the sources added.
UNI
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Story first published: Monday, January 28, 2008, 13:41 [IST]