Scrub typhus : A literature review
Scrub typhus is a mite-borne acute febrile illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. Recently a surge in pediatric cases is noted across the country. This review focuses on the pathogenesis, clinical profile, diagnosis, management and critical care needs in children with scrub typhus.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpcc.org.in/article.asp?issn=2349-6592;year=2019;volume=6;issue=4;spage=24;epage=27;aulast=Baranwal |