A CASE STUDY ON SCRUB TYPHUS
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Scrub typhus, Eschar, Thrombocytopenia, IgM ELISAAbstract
Scrub typhus is a mite-borne typhus caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and it is characterized by acute febrile illness, rash, eschar and an incubation period ranging from 6 to 21 d. It affects various organs such as lungs, heart, spleen, liver, and kidney. We report a case on 5 y old male child was admitted with complaints of fever and vomiting. Based on a general examination, the patient had eschar on the scrotum. Diagnosis was made based on clinical features, and the serology IgM for scrub typhus was positive. He was treated with doxycycline. To prevent complications, the patient needs effective management, early administration of antibiotics and preventive measures to control vector bite.
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