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Friday, November 30, 2012

Monkey fever:Forest watcher hospitalized

Forest watcher hospitalized

TNN | Dec 1, 2012, 06.47 AM IST

MYSORE: Two days after a forest watcher was hospitalized, another watcher fromAlegowdanakattte anti-poaching camp in Maddur forest range of Bandipura tiger Reserve, got admitted to Gundlupet General Hospital on Friday. 

Pradeep Kumar, 46, came to hospital with complaints of body pain, headache and eye burn, said hospital chief medical officer Dr R Srinivas. "We have put him on drips," the officer said. 

Four other watchers, who were working at the anti-poaching camp, are fine. 

On Wednesday, Chikkakariaiah, a 42-year-old watcher, was hospitalized following tiredness. He is recuperating. He, however, continues to be under observation. Chikkakariaiah is likely to be discharged on Saturday. 

Dr Srinivas told TOI that they are awaiting reports from experts working in Kyasanur forest of Shimoga to confirm the disease. Blood samples of six watchers and viscera of primates have been sent to National Institute of Virology (Pune).   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Forest-watcher-hospitalized/articleshow/17436530.cms