Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness in the “tsutsugamushi triangle”, transmitted by
chiggers that can be treated effectively if detected early. Laboratory testing, including …

With the reemergence of scrub typhus, a high degree of clinical suspicion is required to
appropriately diagnose this disease which presents as an acute febrile illness. It can …

Background Scrub typhus, a bacterial zoonosis caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, may
cause multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and is associated with significant mortality …

Background Infection-related acute kidney injury (AKI) is an important preventable cause of
morbidity and mortality in the tropical region. The prevalence and outcome of kidney …

South and Southeast Asia and Latin American together comprise 46 countries and are home
to approximately 40% of the world population. The sociopolitical and economic …

Background Scrub typhus is a neglected tropical disease that causes acute febrile illness.
Diagnosis is made based upon serology, or detection of the causative agent–Orientia …

Renal diseases, including acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), have
a great impact on health care systems worldwide. Similar to cardiovascular diseases, renal …

Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is a re-emerging zoonotic disease in the
tropics with considerable morbidity and mortality rates. This disease, which is mostly …

The tropics are a region consisting of more than 125 countries, accounting for 40% of the
world's population. The region's population is expected to increase up to 60% in the coming …

Scrub typhus is a neglected disease and one of the most serious health problems in the Asia-
Pacific region. The disease is caused by an obligate intracellular bacteria Orientia …