Scrub Typhus Infection Detected in 78 Patients in Chitwan District

Since last July, 78 individuals have been diagnosed with scrub typhus infection in various hospitals across Chitwan district. According to the District Public Health Office, out of 306 people who underwent laboratory testing, 78 were confirmed to have the infection.

Public Health Officer Bimal Patel reported that 33 of the infected patients are from Chitwan, while the remaining 45 are from outside the district. The infection rates indicate a concerning health issue, with a significant number of cases emerging in the region.

In the previous fiscal year, 248 individuals tested positive for scrub typhus out of 762 samples tested, highlighting the ongoing presence of the disease in the area. Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection, is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mite.

Common symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, redness in the eyes, cough, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, malaise, and sometimes black spots at the site of the bite. Health officials urge residents to be vigilant and seek medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms.