Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Apr 1: In a tragic incident, a girl student, studying in 10th standard of a school at Thokkottu on the outskirts of the city, died of suspected dengue at the Father Muller's hospital on Tuesday, March 31.
The deceased is identified as Steneeta D'Souza (15), daughter of Titus D'Souza, physical education teacher of Keenya Meenadi government school near here. She was studying in 10th standard at St Sebastian English Medium school of Thokkottu.
Steneeta was admitted to a private hospital at Thokkottu on March 16 as she was unwell. As her condition got worsened, she was taken to Father Muller's hospital for further treatment. She developed breathing problems and was kept on ventilator for eight days. She succumbed to the disease on Tuesday.
Mother of the deceased works abroad and had come to Mangaluru on February 20. Steneeta was the only daughter of the couple. Sources at Father Muller's hospital have confirmed that Steneeta died of dengue.
Funeral of the deceased will take place at Thokkottu on Thursday, April 2.