Sundergarh: 12 More cases of scrub typhus have been reported in Sundergarh district today. With this, the total number of scrub typhus cases reported in the case reached 373 since January. According to the information provided by the District Health Department, 12 samples were found positive today out of the total 102 samples tested.
Scrub typhus is a mite-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is a major public health problem in India, with over 100,000 cases reported each year.
Scrub typhus is found in rural and forested areas across India, but it is most common in the northeastern, eastern, and central regions of the country. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected chigger, a type of mite.
Symptoms of scrub typhus typically develop within 6-12 days of being bitten by an infected mite. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, and a rash at the site of the bite. The rash may start as a small, dark red spot, but it can grow larger and develop into a black crust.
Other symptoms of scrub typhus may include cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, scrub typhus can lead to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, meningitis, and multi-organ failure.
Scrub typhus is a treatable disease, but early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications and death. Treatment for scrub typhus typically involves a course of antibiotics.