Thiruvananthapuram: Another scrub typhus death was reported in the state, the third case within the last two months. The deceased has been identified as Kilimanoor native Sidharth (11). 

Precautions

  • Reduce the risk of contact with mites.
  • Bath using soap and change the clothes daily. 
  • Cover whole body while playing or working on grass.
  • Regularly cut the grasses and weeds growing wild on the premises. 
  • Clothes shall not be dried by placing it on the floor or grass.
  • Bath the pet animals regularly. 

Symptoms

The symptoms appear only after 10 to 12 days after being infected with the mites. Initially, only red minor marks might be visible on the area where the mite was bitten. But later it would turn to a dark scab. 

  • Similar rashes may appear on the armpits, genitals, neck and regions where it sweats profusely. 
  • Fever with chills
  • Headache
  • Redness of the eyes
  • Inflammation of lymph nodes
  • Muscle pain
  • Dry cough