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Scrub Typhus Cases Surge in Angul, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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Health officials in Angul district have reported a rise in scrub typhus infections, urging residents to take preventive measures.
The public health department of Odisha has confirmed an increase in scrub typhus cases in Angul district. Local medical facilities have reported a noticeable uptick in patients presenting with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes, typical of the disease.
Scrub typhus, a mite‑borne bacterial infection, is prevalent in rural and forested areas where people come into contact with vegetation. Symptoms often include high fever, headache, body aches and, in severe cases, organ complications.
Authorities are intensifying surveillance and have issued advisories for residents to wear protective clothing, use insect repellents and keep living areas free of tall grass. Health workers are also conducting awareness campaigns in villages to educate the public about early detection and prompt treatment.
The state health ministry has urged anyone experiencing prolonged fever to seek medical attention promptly, emphasizing that early antibiotic therapy can significantly reduce the risk of serious outcomes.
Scrub typhus, a mite‑borne bacterial infection, is prevalent in rural and forested areas where people come into contact with vegetation. Symptoms often include high fever, headache, body aches and, in severe cases, organ complications.
Authorities are intensifying surveillance and have issued advisories for residents to wear protective clothing, use insect repellents and keep living areas free of tall grass. Health workers are also conducting awareness campaigns in villages to educate the public about early detection and prompt treatment.
The state health ministry has urged anyone experiencing prolonged fever to seek medical attention promptly, emphasizing that early antibiotic therapy can significantly reduce the risk of serious outcomes.