Jaipur: Typhus scrub raised his poor head in the city.
This disease, which is believed to be limited in rural areas, now shows the prevalence in the city.
At least 15 people have been found suffering from a disease in July.
Children and adults who come out to play in barefoot gardens are more susceptible to this disease, caused by mitist bites, which are commonly found on grass and bushes.
During the rain, the area became fertile green with grass and became conducive to the growth of chigger mites.
This disease was found in Alwar almost 10 years ago.
At that time, the health authority called it a mysterious disease when death was reported in the number seen.
Then, it was found that typhus scrubs were bacteria responsible for disease.
Now, the Typhus scrub has obtained land in most countries.
“Even from Jaipur urban areas, the Typhus scrub case is being reported.
People need to be careful when going out in the park, lawn and area that has a lot of grass and bushes,” said Dr.
Narrettam Sharma, Head of Medical Health Officer ( Jaipur-I).
The Ministry of Health officials said that since this disease was caused by mitist bites known as Chigger, it could be prevented by taking appropriate precautions.
They say if someone moves on the grass or vegetation, they can wear shoes.
When the mites bite someone, it leaves a small black place.
It is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to any seasonal illness.
Tests in the laboratory are effective in the diagnosis of typhus scrubs.
Doxycycline, antibiotic drug, effective in the treatment of typhus scrubs.
This drug has been widely used while covid treatment in asymptomatic and light cases.