Scrub typhus cases surge in Nawalpur after monsoon
Summary
Scrub typhus cases in Nawalpur have surged to 44 following the monsoon season, with six patients still under treatment and health officials urging caution due to the disease's high mortality risk.
Key Points
- Scrub typhus infections in Nawalpur have risen to 44 cases post-monsoon.
- 27 new cases were reported in the last 20 days, with six patients currently hospitalized.
- Scrub typhus is 30 times more deadly than dengue and caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi.
- Health officials have initiated preventive measures to avoid a disease outbreak in the area.
