Scrub Typhus Outbreak Characteristics

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What is no longer associated with certain types of terrain in scrub typhus outbreaks?

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It is no longer associated with certain types of terrain.

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Is scrub typhus localized to certain small foci?

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No, it is no longer localized to specific small foci.

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What may happen to a large percentage of susceptible people following exposure to scrub typhus?

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They may be infected simultaneously after exposure over relatively short periods.

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What may not be easily elicited from the patient in scrub typhus cases?

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The history of bites or attacks by arthropods.

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What is the recommended response to treatment for scrub typhus?

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Rapid response to treatment with tetracyclines or macrolide group of drugs.