Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus or scrub fever, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is spread through the bite of infected mites, typically found in rural or agricultural areas, and can have serious and even fatal consequences if left untreated. In this blog post, we will discuss the symptoms, tests for diagnosis, common treatment methods, and ways to prevent scrub typhus from occurring. We will also discuss how annual health check-ups and ... Scrub typhus is a mite-borne disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi (formerly Rickettsia tsutsugamushi). Symptoms are fever, a primary lesion, a macular rash, and lymphadenopathy. Learn about the current treatment for scrub typhus, a febrile infectious illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, and its possible effects on HIV-positive patients. Find out how to prevent relapses, administer IV antibiotics, and monitor patients for complications. This topic will review the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of scrub typhus. Detailed discussions of other rickettsial diseases are presented in separate topic reviews.
