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Amid a steady rise in scrub typhus cases in India, know 10 things about the disease

September 26, 2023 5:55 pm

Scrub typhus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected larval mites, which are usually found in areas with heavy vegetation, such as scrublands, forests, and grassy areas.

What is scrub typhus, the infectious disease claiming lives in India?

September 16, 2023 12:12 pm

As per reports, at least 5 people have succumbed to scrub typhus and more than 700 people have tested positive.

Scrub Typhus: Symptoms, treatment and preventive tips

September 01, 2021 6:14 pm

"People with severe illness may develop organ failure and bleeding, which can be fatal if left untreated," says a doctor

Himachal Pradesh: Three die of scrub typhus, toll reaches to 10 this season

September 06, 2017 10:43 pm

The deceased have been identified as 49-year-old Pratap from Shimla, 52-year-old Krishan from Kullu and 65-year-old Banglu Devi from Kullu, Senior Medical Superintendent IGMC Dr Ramesh Chand said. So far, he said, 250 patients have tested positive for scrub typhus and released from hospitals after treatment.

APICON ’14: Scrub typhus disease a cause for concern

March 23, 2014 10:44 pm

Of 400 research papers submitted by doctors from across the world, 60 were based on scrub typhus

APICON ’14: Scrub typhus disease a cause for concern

February 24, 2014 4:42 am

Of 400 research papers submitted by doctors from across the world, 60 were based on scrub typhus.

5 deaths,114 positive cases of scrub typhus reported at PGI

September 25, 2013 3:24 am

Last year,only 80 cases were reported

Scrub typhus: A fever found in hilly regions spreads to plains

October 01, 2012 1:56 am

After malaria,dengue and swine flu,now the residents of the tricity also need to watch out for scrub typhus,warn doctors.

2 more scrub typhus deaths in Himachal,toll rises to 10

September 23, 2012 6:14 am

Two more persons have died due to scrub typhus at a hospital here,taking the the death toll from the disease caused by infected mites during the current season to 10 in Himachal Pradesh.

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