The Ear, the Heart, and the Lung: The Mighty Mite
Divya Joyce Susai Manickam, Umarani Ravichandran
TL;DR
This case report emphasizes the need to recognize unusual symptoms of scrub typhus, a common tropical disease, to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Contribution
The paper presents an uncommon clinical case that highlights diagnostic challenges in scrub typhus.
Findings
Scrub typhus can present without the typical eschar, complicating diagnosis.
Unusual clinical presentations require heightened awareness for accurate diagnosis.
Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent systemic complications in scrub typhus.
Abstract
Scrub typhus is a common cause of febrile illness. It is a major public health threat in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly the “Tsutsugamushi triangle” geographic region. Patients present with fever, rash, nausea, and vomiting, and may later develop systemic manifestations. The characteristic and typical “eschar” of the disease might be absent, making the diagnosis difficult. This case report highlights the importance of recognizing uncommon clinical presentations of this common tropical disease and its prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMosquito-borne diseases and control · Vector-borne infectious diseases · Viral Infections and Vectors