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.
Scrub typhus is nearly as widespread as malaria in parts of India. But little is known about it, and the government is only now launching measures to fight it.