Kathmandu faces rare scrub typhus outbreak
Summary
Kathmandu is experiencing a rare outbreak of scrub typhus, with many cases reported daily at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital linked to widespread rodents in homes.
Key Points
- Kathmandu is facing an unusual outbreak of scrub typhus with dozens of daily cases.
- Patients exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, and shortness of breath.
- Disease transmission is linked to chigger mite bites and rodent presence in households.
- Co-infections with dengue are rising but severe cases remain uncommon.
