Rourkela: A 63-year-old man from Sundargarh district, who had tested positive for scrub typhus, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital on Friday, officials said.The deceased, Harihar Patta (63), was a resident of Ujjwalpur village under Tangarpali block. Sources said he was suspected to have contracted the disease after being bitten by an infected mite while working in his field. Family members said Patta felt sick returning home from the farm. He was first taken to Sargipali community health centre and later referred to Sundargarh district headquarters hospital for advanced treatment.Sources said Patta tested positive for scrub typhus at the DHH on Oct 21 and underwent treatment there before being discharged. However, his condition reportedly deteriorated again at home. He was admitted to a private hospital in Sundargarh on Friday morning, where doctors declared him dead around 1.30 pm.Attempts to contact Suresh Chandra Mohanty, chief district medical officer, Sundargarh, for comment proved futile.