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Scrub typhus is a rare dust mite-borne infectious disease caused by the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacterium and characterized clinically by an eruptive fever which is potentially serious.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for scrub typhus has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
3 clinical trials registered. Interventions under study include drug therapy and other interventions. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE4. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
296 publications have been identified in PubMed for scrub typhus. Kisho has analyzed 198 by research type. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (29%), Review / Meta-Analysis (22%), and Case Report / Case Series (22%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 57 |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Research summaries | 43 | 22% |
Patient case studies | 43 | 22% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 20 | 10% |
Laboratory research | 17 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 15 | 8% |
Other research | 2 | 1% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Rajasab NA (2026). [PMID: 40922067](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40922067/). *Trop Doct*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Singh A (2026). [PMID: 41968754](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41968754/). *J Trop Pediatr*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Rogowska-van der Molen MA (2026). [PMID: 42283480](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42283480/). *Appl Environ Microbiol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kankara SR (2026). [PMID: 41920206](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41920206/). *Abdominal radiology (New York)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Singh B (2026). [PMID: 41830684](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41830684/). *Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Bisht AS (2026). [PMID: 41948569](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41948569/). *Cureus*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Garg RK (2026). [PMID: 41939484](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41939484/). *Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Lee CS (2026). [PMID: 41187339](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41187339/). *Am J Trop Med Hyg*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Tani A (2026). [PMID: 42270388](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42270388/). *Intern Med*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Giri S (2026). [PMID: 41852660](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41852660/). *Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning scrub typhus
Updated Aug 20, 2026
A rare case study highlights the complications of scrub typhus in a patient with thalassemia, leading to severe hemolytic anemia, septic shock, and multi-organ dysfunction. This case underscores the need for awareness of such interactions in patients with underlying conditions.
Recent research highlights the coinfection of scrub typhus and malaria, shedding light on the complexities of managing these two endemic diseases. Understanding their interactions may inform better treatment strategies in affected regions.
A recent study highlights congenital scrub typhus as a cause of non-immune hydrops fetalis, expanding the understanding of this rare condition. This discovery may influence future diagnostic and treatment approaches for affected pregnancies.