SCRUB TYPHUS FEVER

JOURNAL TITLE: Pondicherry Journal of Nursing

Author
1. Mrs. A Kripa Angeline
2. Mr. S Dhivagar
ISSN
2279-0144
DOI
10.5005/pjn-8-2-11
Volume
8
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. KGNC, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Puducherry.
    1. KGNC, Sri BalajiVidyapeeth, Puducherry.
  • Article keywords
    Scrub typhus, zoonotic, Eschar

    Abstract

    This brief review hopes to provide basic information about Scrub typhus a zoonotic disease, definition, epidemiological determinants, causes, mode of transmission, incubation period, description of pathology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, management include medical, nursing and prophylactic treatment, prevention and health education. Correct and timely recognition of these zoonotic diseases help to prevent the further complications.

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