Cuttack: A youth died of dengue fever at SCB Medical College and Hospital here today.

The deceased was identified as Rabindra Nayak of Rayagada district. He was being treated at the dengue ward.

Sources said Nayak was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital on Sunday from MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur after his condition deteriorated. He was tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease here.

To ensure proper treatment to dengue patients, a special ward has been opened at the SCB.