Scrub Typhus is a fever caused by gram negative bacterium called Orientia Tsutsugamushi. It is transmitted by the bite of mites found in rodents or rats.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
1. After 1-3 weeks of biting, a papule develops at the site of inoculation.
2. The papule ulcerates and heals with development of a black spot.
3. Sudden fever, severe headache, general body-ache and weakness and dry cough.
4. Symptoms may disappear even without treatment. However, the disease may still persist.
5. Complications such as pneumonia, meningoencephalitis etc may occur.
6. Severe cases :swelling of lungs and heart and even death may occur.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
1. Treating the ground and vegetation with residual insecticide and reducing rodent population.
2. Wear protective clothing, impregnate clothing and bedding with a mitecide (benzl benzoate) and apply mite repellent.
All private and public hospitals or health institutions may contact Dr. Temsu, Pathologist, District (Civil) Hospital Dimapur +91943600943 for any suspected cases for gaining blood samples for diagnosis.
Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur: Nagaland
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
1. After 1-3 weeks of biting, a papule develops at the site of inoculation.
2. The papule ulcerates and heals with development of a black spot.
3. Sudden fever, severe headache, general body-ache and weakness and dry cough.
4. Symptoms may disappear even without treatment. However, the disease may still persist.
5. Complications such as pneumonia, meningoencephalitis etc may occur.
6. Severe cases :swelling of lungs and heart and even death may occur.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
1. Treating the ground and vegetation with residual insecticide and reducing rodent population.
2. Wear protective clothing, impregnate clothing and bedding with a mitecide (benzl benzoate) and apply mite repellent.
All private and public hospitals or health institutions may contact Dr. Temsu, Pathologist, District (Civil) Hospital Dimapur +91943600943 for any suspected cases for gaining blood samples for diagnosis.
Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur: Nagaland
