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Scrub Typhus: A Hidden Health Threat on the Rise in India
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A dangerous bacterial illness transmitted by infected mites has recently caused a series of deaths in Odisha, highlighting the growing threat of scrub typhus in India.
Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, has infected over 130 people in Sundergarh district this year alone. Across India, an estimated one million cases emerge annually with a concerning 10% fatality rate if untreated.
As India’s leading diagnostic services provider, Lab Provider aims to build awareness of this neglected tropical disease and how proper testing is vital for effective treatment.
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