The first death due to scrub typhus has been reported from Shimla city of Himachal Pradesh. On Friday, officials said that a 91-year-old man from Panthaghati, who was undergoing treatment for scrub typhus at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), died.
Symptoms of Scrub Typhus
Scrub typhus is an infectious disease caused by a mite bacterium called Orientia tsutsugamushi. This disease spreads through the bite of larval mites. Its initial symptoms appear in the form of rashes on the body, fever, headache, body aches, and other problems.
Threat of scrub typhus in Shimla
So far, 44 cases of scrub typhus have been reported at IGMC. The man died during treatment after being found infected with scrub typhus on August 2. Health officials have alerted Shimla residents.
Alert in Himachal Pradesh and other states
Health officials have recently issued an alert after a case of scrub typhus was reported in Hamirpur. They have advised people to keep their bodies fully covered while working in the fields and to immediately visit the nearest medical facility if they have a fever.
Symptoms and Effects of Scrub Typhus
Scrub typhus is a disease caused by bacteria and appears on the body 10 days after a flea bite. The infected person may have a fever, headache, and body aches along with chills. There may also be severe muscle pain.
In case of infection, lumps can appear in the hands, feet, neck, and below the hips. Apart from this, as the infection spreads, the thinking ability can also be seriously affected. Rashes can also appear on the body. If not treated on time, this disease can become serious and life-threatening, which can cause problems like organ failure and internal bleeding.
States where alerts were issued
Alerts have been issued regarding cases of scrub typhus in Maharashtra, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and other states. Special precautions should be taken to prevent this disease. Keep your hands and feet covered, and do not allow grass and bushes to grow around you to avoid scrub typhus. Take care of cleanliness and wear clean clothes. Scrub typhus can be a serious disease, and it is important to take proper precautions to prevent it. Timely treatment and precautions can prevent this disease.
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