Why the study?
Scrub typhus is endemic in Nepal but grossly underdiagnosed due to non-specific presentation and lack of diagnostic tools.
Population
23 patients diagnosed with scrub typhus admitted to Aaruchanaute Primary health care center
Design
Retrospective case series
Authors
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Case series raises suspicion for underdiagnosed scrub typhus in endemic primary care; leaves open need for improved diagnostics and surveillance.
Scrub typhus should be suspected in patients presenting with fever in endemic areas like Nepal, as early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment lead to good recovery rates.
Gurung et al. (2022) studied this question.
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