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VASCO
The dreaded dengue disease is reported to have claimed a fifth life in Vasco since July, when a 16-year-old girl expired early Tuesday morning.
According to sources, Gautami Salgaonkar of New Vaddem died of suspected dengue at Goa Medical College and Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
When contacted, Chicalim Sub District Hospital Incharge Dr Rajendra Borkar confirmed the death of Salgaonkar from dengue-related symptoms.
Sources in New Vaddem said the girl had complained of high fever and vomiting on November 20 and was taken to a private clinic, where she was advised to do a blood test to check for dengue.
“The tests taken showed signs of suspected dengue and she was rushed to Chicalim Sub District hospital the next day. Salgaonkar was given IV fluids and was under medication, but was shifted to GMC hospital on Tuesday where she died,” said a source.
Dr Rajendra Borkar confirmed that Salgaonkar was admitted in Chicalim Sub District hospital on November 21 and she had suspected dengue as blood tests had returned positive results.
A source at Chicalim Sub District hospital said Salgaonkar was on treatment at the hospital and was looking fine till Monday.
“Till Monday, her platelet
