Etiology of Tsutsugamushi Disease
The Journal of Parasitology, 1920 An endemic infectious disease, called Tsutsugamushi disease (Kedani fever, river fever), occurs in Japan along the rivers in the northern provinces. In spite of the persistent efforts of numerous workers, its etiology has been very difficult to determine.
N. Hayashi
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Erythematous Patch in Tsutsugamushi Disease - An Atypical Form of Eschar. [PDF]
Infect Chemother, 2020 Tsutsugamushi disease is caused by the bacterium, Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by chigger mites. In addition to the typical dark eschar, various forms of the eschar, including papules and vesicles, develop at chigger bite sites. Macular lesions
Chung MH, Kang JS.
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Surveillance of Chigger Mite Vectors for Tsutsugamushi Disease in the Hwaseong Area, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, 2015. [PDF]
Korean J Parasitol, 2020 Owing to global climate change, the global resurgence of vector-borne infectious diseases and their potential to inflict widespread casualties among human populations has emerged as a pivotal burden on public health systems.
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Tick-Borne Rickettsiosis and Tsutsugamushi Disease Recorded in 313. [PDF]
Infect ChemotherTsutsugamushi disease was first described in China by Hong Ge in 313. In his book Zhouhou Beiji Fang, three eschar-associated febrile diseases were described: Shashidu, Zhongxidu, and Shegongdu. Shashidu was identified as being identical to tsutsugamushi
Chung MH, Kang JS, Lee JS.
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The Eschar Size and Early Inoculation Lesion of Tsutsugamushi Disease on Jeju Island, Korea. [PDF]
Infect Chemother, 2019 Background Tsutsugamushi disease, or scrub typhus, is an acute febrile illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, which is followed by chronic latent infection.
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Analysis of Differences in Characteristics of High-Risk Endemic Areas for Contracting Japanese Spotted Fever, Tsutsugamushi Disease, and Severe Fever With Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. [PDF]
Open Forum Infect DisBackground Tick-borne infections, including tsutsugamushi disease, Japanese spotted fever, and severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), are prevalent in East Asia with varying geographic distribution and seasonality.
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Scrub Typhus (Tsutsugamushi Disease) Presenting as Fever with an Eschar. [PDF]
J Gen Intern Med, 2016 Shikino K, Ohira Y, Ikusaka M.
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Histopathologic Finding of Perieschar Lesions in Tsutsugamushi Disease Shows Lymphocytic Vasculitis Mimicking Angiocentric Lymphoma. [PDF]
Ann Dermatol, 2018 Background Tsutsugamushi disease is an acute, febrile, infectious disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. Several studies investigating the histopathologic findings of eschars in tsutsugamushi disease reported leukocytoclastic vasculitis and neutrophil
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Silent Threat: Multi-Organ Failure in Neonatal Scrub Typhus Without Traditional Markers. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Scrub typhus, an acute zoonotic disease from Orientia tsutsugamushi, is uncommon in newborns and presents atypical symptoms. Untimely diagnosis and treatment can lead to a prolonged and potentially fatal course. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for better patient outcomes.
Hu L, Li S, Gao F, Diao S, Liu X, Qiu J.
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A Rare and Severe Multisystem Cascade of AKI, ARDS, and Septic Shock Leading to Acalculous Cholecystitis in a Young Scrub Typhus Patient: A Case Report From Nepal. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is an acute febrile illness prevalent in Nepal with a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. Severe forms can lead to multiorgan dysfunction, including acute kidney injury (AKI), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), septic shock, and rarely, acalculous cholecystitis.
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