Rare Case of Fever of Unknown Origin - Scrub Typhus
Journal Title: Malla Reddy Medical College For Women Journal Of Medical Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
FUO (Fever of unknown origin) has multiple causes, Scrub typhus is less known cause of FUO in India. There was high mortality in undiagnosed cases of FUO which lead to diagnosis of scrub typhus. Scrub Typhus is a rickettsial infection which is caused by Orientia tstsugamushi and transmitted by the chigger of a mite. Present case of Scrub typhus presented as FUO. This emphasizes the importance of scrub typhus among cases of FUO especially after rainy season and during early cooler months.
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