Scrub typhus, a mite-borne bacterial infection, may be a major yet under-recognised cause of fever-related hospitalisations in India, researchers have cautioned after estimating that 10 per cent of ...

A new study by CMC Vellore highlights the alarming rise of scrub typhus in rural areas, emphasizing the need for better diagnosis and awareness. Follow Us Trending Photos New Delhi: Rural communities ...

Rural communities face a high risk of potentially life-threatening scrub typhus infections, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, released on ...

(Image Credits: Pixabay) A new study has revealed scrub typhus’ infection could be an “under-recognised” leading cause of hospitalisations for fever. The researchers of the study found that ...

A recent study has revealed that scrub typhus infection could be an “under-recognised” leading cause of hospitalisations for fever, accounting for almost 30 per cent of the cases. The study ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Scrub typhus affects up to 10% of rural populations in Tamil Nadu, India, annually and is a significant cause of fever-related hospitalizations. The infection ...

Hospital studies suggest that scrub typhus is a leading cause of severe undifferentiated fever in regions across Asia where the disease is endemic, but the population-based incidence of infection ...