Scrub Typhus cases are surging in Andhra Pradesh, mostly affecting farmers. Telangana, an endemic region, is at risk. The painless mite-borne disease mimics dengue, typhoid, or malaria. Early diagnosis and precautions such as protective clothing and hygiene are essential.

Hyderabad: The surge in Scrub Typhus infections, caused by bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi through the bite of mites, in Andhra Pradesh, should be a cause of concern for people in Telangana, a region which is traditionally endemic to the disease.

In the last month or so, close to 1346 individuals, mostly from an agricultural background in Andhra Pradesh, tested positiv,e out of which 2 suspected deaths were also reported.

While Telangana is no stranger to Scrub Typhus, since such cases frequently get reported, at pres

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