Detailed physical examination revealed an eschar of 5 mm diameter on the medial side of the right lower leg (figure 1). PCR of an eschar biopsy specimen was positive for Orientia tsutsugamushi, and ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. Scrub Typhus is a vector-borne zoonotic disease, mostly prevalent in rural Asia (seroprevalence ranging from 9.3% - 27.9%), across the Pacific rim.

Conclusion: The findings reveal subpar performance of LAMP for the detection of scrub typhus. Active research and development focused on optimization of novel molecular diagnosis that are efficient, ...

yahoo.com Objective To evaluate the neurological manifestations of scrub typhus and correlate their clinical, EEG and MRI findings. Methods A cross-sectional study over 2 years included patients with ...

Scrub typhus is a mite-borne rickettsial disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, a gram-negative coccobacilli transmitted through the bite of chigger mite. Scrub typhus has diverse clinical ...

With several districts reporting cases of scrub typhus, the Directorate of Public Health has released guidelines for control and prevention of the disease. The mite-borne zoonotic disease ...

There is growing concern in Tamil Nadu amid rising cases of scrub typhus infections in various areas of the northern districts. The health department has advised people to remain vigilant, as the ...