Publications by authors named "Ritun Sarkar"
Background: Scrub typhus is an acute febrile infectious disease highly prevalent in the Asia Pacific region, often referred to as the "tsutsugamushi triangle." This mite-borne rickettsial zoonosis is caused by , an intracellular Gram-negative organism that primarily targets endothelial cells. The resulting vasculitis leads to multisystem involvement.
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- Scrub typhus is a disease caused by mites and is common in the Asia Pacific, leading to serious neurological problems like meningoencephalitis and, in rare cases, CVST.
- A unique case involved an 18-year-old pregnant woman in India who, after experiencing symptoms like fever and headaches, was found to have CVST stemming from scrub typhus meningoencephalitis; treatment involved azithromycin and later anticoagulation therapy.
- The report emphasizes the need to consider CVST in pregnant women with severe scrub typhus symptoms even if antibiotics are being used, as early treatment is crucial for better outcomes.