Scrub typhus
Seriousहिंदी: टाइफस बुखार · தமிழ்: டைபஸ் காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟೈಫಸ್ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: టైఫస్ జ్వరం · বাংলা: টাইফাস জ্বর · मराठी: टायफस ताप · ગુજરાતી: ટાઈફસ તાવ
About this condition
Scrub typhus is transmitted by mite bites and increasingly recognized in rural India, especially during monsoon. It causes high fever, severe headache, body pain, and characteristic black eschar at bite site. Blood test confirms diagnosis. Antibiotics like doxycycline effectively treat the infection.
Common symptoms
high feverheadachebody acheskin rasheschar at bite sitecough
🌦️ monsoon🌦️ post-monsoon📍 Tamil Nadu📍 Kerala📍 Karnataka📍 Himachal Pradesh
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When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Scrub typhus?
high fever, headache, body ache, skin rash, eschar at bite site, cough.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Scrub typhus common in India?
Scrub typhus is commonly seen across India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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