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Scrub typhus is a mite-borne, acute febrile illness caused by the bacterium Orientia
tsutsugamushi. It is a re-emerging infectious disease of the tsutsugamushi triangle. Scrub …

Encephalitis is an important cause of morbidity, mortality, and permanent neurologic
sequelae globally. Causes are diverse and include viral and non-viral infections of the brain …

Scrub typhus and its etiological agents, Orientia species, have been around for a very long
time. Historical reference to the rickettsial disease scrub typhus was first described in China …

Post-fever retinitis (PFR) is an infectious or para-infectious uveitic entity caused by bacterial
or viral agents and seen mainly in tropical countries. Systemic symptoms such as joint pain …

Background: Rickettsial infections are re-emerging. In India, they are now being reported
from several areas where they were previously unknown. Objectives: The objective of this …

Hard ticks (Ixodidae) play a critical role in transmitting various tick-borne diseases (TBDs),
posing significant global threats to human and animal health. Climatic factors influence the …

Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness in the “tsutsugamushi triangle”, transmitted by
chiggers that can be treated effectively if detected early. Laboratory testing, including …

To determine the contribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi, the agent of scrub typhus, as a
cause of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in Assam, India, we conducted a retrospective …

Background Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a major seasonal public health problem
in Bihar, India. Despite efforts of the Bihar health department and the Government of India …