Publications by authors named "Kim Fontaine"
Article Synopsis
- Scrub typhus is a serious disease transmitted by mites, with the presence of eschar being a key indicator, yet its frequency varies among Indian patients.*
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- A comprehensive review analyzed 107 studies involving over 34,000 scrub typhus cases, finding an overall eschar positivity rate of 28.5%, with significant geographic differences—higher rates in Tamil Nadu and Tripura compared to other regions like Haryana and Rajasthan.*
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- The majority of eschars were located on the trunk, groin, and axilla, emphasizing the need for physicians to conduct thorough physical exams for better diagnosis and awareness.*
