"scrub-typhus"

Scrub Typhus cases are surging in Andhra Pradesh, mostly affecting farmers. Telangana, an endemic region, is at risk. The painless mite-borne disease mimics dengue, typhoid, or malaria. Early diagnosis and precautions such as protective clothing and hygiene are essential.

The Odisha Government last month asked district health authorities to increase the surveillance for seasonal upsurge of Scrub Typhus and Leptospirosis in the state.

Overall 193 scrub typhus cases have been reported in Sundargarh and one of them succumbed to the disease.

Thiruvananthapuram: A 15-year old girl has died of scrub typhus, known as ‘chellu pani’ in local parlance, in Kerala’s Varkala. The deceased was identified as Ashwathy, who was awaiting results for her 10th standard examination, panchayat authorities said on Thursday. A native of Cherunniyoor, a hamlet located over 40 kms away from here, the girl […]

While one patient was treated at the Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, another was treated at Aakash Healthcare, Dwarka.

Unfortunately, the monsoon also lowers our immunity and brings with it a bevvy of diseases and dangers to our health. One needs to prepare in advance to be able to avoid these.