Indian Journal of Entomology
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  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 88
  • Issue: 1

Scrub Typhus Taking Center Stage Again!

  • Author:
  • Bhagyashri Patil-Takbhate1, Priyanka Khopkar-Kale1, Poonam Suryawanshi1, Srikanth Tripathy1,*
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 163 to 165

1Department of Central Research Facility, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune411018, India

*Email: director.medicalresearch@dpu.edu.in (corresponding author):

Online published on 26 February, 2026.

Abstract

There is alarming increase in scrub typhus cases in Hyderabad, the city is grappling not only with dengue and flu but also with this emerging health issue. The disease is typically associated with rural areas, now finding its way into urban areas, posing a significant risk to immunocompromised individuals, children, and the elderly.

Keywords

Scrub typhus, Vector borne infection, Prevalence, Publich health, Bacteria, Chigger mites