Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
15 cases of Scrub Typhus infection reported
TNN | Jun 18, 2012, 05.38AM IST
KOZHIKODE: Fifteen cases of Scrub Typhus infection, a communicable disease commonly found in southeast Asia and Japan, have been reported from various parts of the district.
First reported from Malabar region in the state in 2006, the medical officials say that it is very difficult to know its symptoms mainly because in the initial stage it appears like a common fever. The disease which spreads through mite bite can be diagnosed only through blood test.
"Scrub Typhus has been reported in Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Palakkad," said M K Appunny, additional district medical officer. "If detected at an early stage then it can be cured by administering drug Doxycycline, used to treat Leptospirosis. But if the patient approaches doctor at a late stage then the chances of organ failure and death are high," he said.
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TNN | Jun 18, 2012, 05.38AM IST
KOZHIKODE: Fifteen cases of Scrub Typhus infection, a communicable disease commonly found in southeast Asia and Japan, have been reported from various parts of the district.
First reported from Malabar region in the state in 2006, the medical officials say that it is very difficult to know its symptoms mainly because in the initial stage it appears like a common fever. The disease which spreads through mite bite can be diagnosed only through blood test.
"Scrub Typhus has been reported in Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Palakkad," said M K Appunny, additional district medical officer. "If detected at an early stage then it can be cured by administering drug Doxycycline, used to treat Leptospirosis. But if the patient approaches doctor at a late stage then the chances of organ failure and death are high," he said.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...s-infection-reported/articleshow/14223387.cms