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Scrub typhus is a mite-borne infectious disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, primarily affecting rural areas in the Asian tropics and transmitted by larval mites. The disease presents a spectrum of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic infections to severe complications, with diagnosis often based on clinical features and serological tests. Treatment involves early administration of antibiotics, primarily doxycycline, while prevention focuses on avoiding exposure to chiggers, as no effective vacci
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