Overview

• More than 130 infections have been reported in the state, with cases now appearing in urban areas, according to recent coverage citing AIIMS Bhopal experts.
• An AIIMS Bhopal report confirms the bacterium’s presence in at least 20 districts and traces transmission to contaminated soil and water.
• Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the health and agriculture principal secretaries to investigate high‑risk areas, educate paddy farmers, and ensure treatment availability.
• Clinicians are warned that symptoms can resemble tuberculosis, including persistent fever, ongoing cough, chest pain, and lack of improvement with TB therapy.
• AIIMS Bhopal has conducted training for administrators and doctors to improve diagnosis, curb misclassification, and strengthen clinical management.