Ministry Urges Caution Against Scrub Typhus Infection
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has urged caution against scrub typhus, warning that symptoms such as high fever, headache, rash and a black scab-like wound require immediate medical attention. It has advised people to wear protective clothing, avoid contact with bushes and mice, and call Hello Health’s free number 1155 for guidance.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has warned about the risk of scrub typhus, an infectious disease spread by infected mites.
- Common symptoms include continuous high fever, sweating, headache, diarrhea, body rashes, red eyes, and a painless black scab-like wound at the bite site.
- People are advised not to self-medicate and to seek prompt care at the nearest health facility if symptoms appear.
- The Ministry recommends protective clothing, avoiding bushes and grass, cleaning vegetation around homes, and contacting Hello Health at 1155 for advice.
