UDAYAPUR, Sept 8: In Udayapur, one individual succumbed to the scrub typhus infection, a disease that has seen a surge in cases over recent days. The victim, identified as 46-year-old Pati Sada from Triyuga Municipality-9, passed away due to complications arising from scrub typhus.
Scrub Typhus: The symptoms of dengue and Scrub Typhus are very similar. Thus, most of the times it is difficult to diagnose the disease. If not treated properly, there is also a possibility of organ failure.
Scrub Typhus: The symptoms of Scrub Typhus are similar to those of many other diseases and can be difficult to distinguish. If you have such symptoms, consult a doctor and tell the doctor if you go to a place where there is an outbreak of this disease.
Along with Covid-19, monkeypox, Scrub Typhus is increasing the concern in Bengal. Suddenly, the number of Scrub Typhus cases in Coochbehar district has started increasing. In the last few months, the number of Scrub Typhus cases in the district (Cooch Behar) has crossed 80.