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What is Scrub Typhus?

September 3, 2021

Recently, a mystery fever was reported from parts of Uttar Pradesh. It claimed about 40 lives, mostly children in one week. This viral fever was identified as Scrub typhus. Highlights Scrub typhus was reported mainly from Firozabad, Agra, Mainpuri, Etah and Kasganj districts of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the affected region and ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: First World War • Orientia tsutsugamushi • scrub typhus • Second World War • Vector borne diseases

Fatalities due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar

June 14, 2019

43 children died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Muzaffarpur of Bihar. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) refers to a group of clinically similar neurologic manifestation mostly observed in children and young adults. The outbreak is usually reported during monsoons (June-October). AES can be attributed to a wide range of virus, bacteria, ..

Topics: Bacteria • Bihar • Dengue • Fungi • hypoglycemia • Japanese encephalitis • Measles • mumps • Nipah • scrub typhus • Virus • Zika