KARACHI: The rise of hepatitis in rural areas of Sindh, including the Khairpur district, has resulted in the death of at least 10 people, from Muhammad Laiq Rajper village, in the last 15 days. The increase in use of contaminated water has been understood to be the principal cause in the rise of the disease. According to details, the hepatitis virus has been spreading speedily in various parts of the district with hundreds patients visiting hospitals in all eight talukas of the district. However, there are still many other very poor patients who cannot afford to visit towns and seek medical treatment. The disease has especially and badly affected the Muhammad Laiq Rajper village near Kumb with Muhammad Laiq Rajper died in the last 15 days. 2people, namely Muhammad Aqil Rajper and Ameer Ali Rajper, of the village died of hepatitis on Tuesday night. Villagers told media that more than 100 people are suffering from hepatitis in their area. They appealed to the health department to send a team of doctors to their village on urgent basis.