Scrub Typhus in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Scrub typhus is a rickettsial disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. Clinical manifestations may vary in severity from a mild febrile illness to a fatal illness with multi organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Scrub typhus is uncommon during pregnancy, but when present can be associated with adverse outcomes. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a well-known complication of Scrub typhus. Patients are usually admitted into the Intensive care units (ICU) when such complications have progressed. We, hereby report a case of Scrub Typhus in pregnancy with complications from Himachal Pradesh, India
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Dr Anita Sharma, M. D.
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