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SIRAJGANJ, Oct 28 (UNB): Diarrhoea that broke out in an epidemic form in the district claimed six lives and affected over 500 people in five days until Thursday, unofficial sources said.
The deceased were identified as college student Bappa Raj (18) and Abul Hasan (6) of Rayganj Upazila, Barik (4) and Marjina (5) of Chouhali, Ramisa (5) of Kazipur and Bulbul, (13) of Sadar Upazila.
The Civil Surgeon's office, however, confirmed four deaths during the week.
According to an official source, Rayganj, Chouhali, Tarash, Belkuchi, Shahzadpur and Sadar are the worst affected upazilas.
Hospital sources said 60/70 diarrhoeal patients were being admitted to the Sadar Hospital and upazila health complexes every day.
The Civil Surgeon's office said a number of medical teams have been working in the affected areas round the clock to combat the waterborne disease.
Kushtia correspondent reports: Diarrhoea has taken an alarming turn in the district, claiming one life and affecting 200 more Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Siarannesa (60) of suburban Mangalbaria area of the district town.
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