SCRUB TYPHUS
\skɹˈʌb tˈa͡ɪfəs], \skɹˈʌb tˈaɪfəs], \s_k_ɹ_ˈʌ_b t_ˈaɪ_f_ə_s]\
Definitions of SCRUB TYPHUS
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transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
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An acute infectious disease caused by ORIENTIA TSUTSUGAMUSHI. It is limited to eastern and southeastern Asia, India, northern Australia, and the adjacent islands. Characteristics include the formation of a primary cutaneous lesion at the site of the bite of an infected mite, fever lasting about two weeks, and a maculopapular rash.
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