Scrub Typhus, that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?

Explanation

– Scrub Typhus is caused by a bacterium, Orientia tsutsugamushi, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mite larvae (chiggers).
– The disease is endemic in parts of Asia, including regions of Pakistan, India, and Southeast Asia, particularly in rural and forested areas.
– Symptoms typically include fever, headache, and a characteristic skin lesion called an eschar at the site of the mite bite.
– Scrub Typhus is treatable with antibiotics, but delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications.