Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is transmitted by the bite of infected larval mites (chiggers) and is endemic to the Asia-Pacific region, affecting rural populations and travelers. Characterized by fever, rash, and a distinctive eschar, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
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Scrub typhus was first described in Japan in 1899 by Dr. Hakuju Kitajima. It gained significant attention during World War II, causing considerable morbidity and mortality among military personnel operating in endemic regions of the Asia-Pacific. Its historical impact underscored the need for research into vector-borne diseases.
Scrub typhus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected larval trombiculid mites, commonly known as chiggers. These mites acquire the bacterium *Orientia tsutsugamushi* from rodents, which serve as reservoirs, and can also pass the infection to their offspring (transovarial transmission). Human-to-human transmission does not occur.
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This event envelope includes reports on scrub typhus cases in China.
Source: BEACON - View Full Report
1546 scrub typhus cases have been detected in Sundargarh, India, indicating a large and active outbreak. Scrub typhus is a serious disease requiring immediate public health attention and response to prevent further spread and manage existing cases.
Health authorities are urging caution against tick-borne infectious diseases such as scrub typhus and severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), which occur most frequently in Korea during the months of October and November. The risk is particularly high during the harvest season and as out... Source: The Korea Times - Read Full Article
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Informations fiables provenant des principales organisations de santé
Directives officielles des Centers for Disease Control and Prevention des États-Unis
Voir les Ressources du CDC →Surveillance mondiale des maladies et directives de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Voir les Ressources de l'OMS →Les informations sur les maladies sur Virus Watcher sont révisées par notre Épidémiologiste en Chef, ancien analyste principal du CDC pour les prévisions FluSight. Les données épidémiques sont agrégées à partir de sources vérifiées notamment BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC et plus de 50 agences nationales de santé. Ces informations sont à des fins éducatives et ne doivent pas remplacer les conseils médicaux professionnels.
Dernière révision : 2026-08-13
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