All you need to know about Scrub Typhus

Sushmita Panda Sep 20, 2023

Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.

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The infectious disease is spread to people through bite of infected chiggers (larval mites).

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Most cases of scrub typhus occur in rural areas of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, Japan, India, and northern Australia.

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According to experts, symptoms of scrub typhus usually begin within 10 days of being bitten.

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Meanwhile, people with severe form of the disease may develop organ failure and bleeding, which can be fatal if left untreated.

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According to CDC, antibiotics are most effective in Scrub Typhus if given soon after symptoms begin.

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Currently, there is no vaccine available to prevent scrub typhus.

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