Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) is an increasingly recognized complication in patients with scrub typhus, potentially contributing to substantial mortality despite appropriate antibiotic treatment. This study aims to determine the prevalence and prognosis of sHLH and identify diagnostic factors in adult patients with scrub typhus in North India.
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