In an alarming situation that has gripped the Himalayan Nation over the past few months, the increasing number of Scrub Typhus cases is posing a threat to Nepalis health.<\/p>\n
According to the Nepal Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (NEDCD) as many as 105 scrub typhus cases have been reported in a matter of 60 days.<\/p>\n
What is more shocking is that these numbers are higher than the total number of cases recorded throughout 2017 \u2013 168 cases!<\/p>\n
Nepal Scrub Typhus Statistics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Stay Alert!<\/strong> After people are bitten by this mite, they develop symptoms including fever, headache, sweating and inflammation of the lymph gland.<\/p>\n If left untreated, the disease may lead to brain encephalitis, swelling of lungs, renal failure and even heart issues.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/strong>: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In an alarming situation that has gripped the Himalayan Nation over the past few months, the…<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nScrub Typhus is caused by the bacteria Orientia Tsutsugamushi which is transmitted from Chigger, a tropical flea. It is encountered in high grass & brushlands and is famous as a harvest mite.<\/p>\n
\nWe hope that Nepal\u2019s health sector<\/a> gets the much-needed assistance in getting this endemic under control. Stay Safe Nepal!<\/strong><\/p>\n