Neurological Insights of Scrub
Typhus: A Case Series
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Correspondence
Dr. Deepak Chadha,
H. No. 611, Harinder Nagar, Tripuri Town, Patiala-147001, Punjab, India.
E-mail: deepakchadha1298@gmail.com
Scrub typhus is a rickettsial disease caused by gram-negative coccobacilli and transmitted through the bite of larval stage of mite. The disease is notable in the Asia-Pacific belt with few sporadic and epidemic cases reported from India as well. The disease is well-identified from North-Western part of Rajasthan that are the areas with dense vegetation. The clinical scenario ranges from acute febrile illness to multiple-organ dysfunction by virtue of haematogenous seedling. This case series highlights the neurological manifestations of scrub typhus that are diverse and life-threatening but holding dearth of literature to convoy appropriately timed diagnosis and treatment.