Scrub Typhus infects child
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 10 2020: A 12-year-old boy has been found suffering from Scrub Typhus at PHC Thanga, said a statement of Dr L Gojendra Singh, CMO Bishnupur.

The boy was found suffering from the disease on September 8 and was referred to JNIMS on family's request.

His condition is improving, said the CMO stating that Scrub Typhus is endemic in the district and there have been casualties every year due to the disease.

Most of the casualties happened due to lack of medical attention.

Anyone feeling unwell should report to the nearest PHC/CHC, said the CMO.

Scrub Typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.

Scrub typhus is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites) .

The most common symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rash.

Meanwhile, six persons including four CAPF personnel tested positive for COVID-19 today in the district.

The total number of cases in the district has reached 298.Out of the total, 128 are returnees and 170 are local transmission.

Number of active cases is 129 and 167 have recovered.

COVID-19 has so far claimed lives of two in the district, said the CMO.

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