Distribution of Eschar in Pediatric Scrub Typhus

Conclusion: Children should be carefully examined for the presence of eschar especially in the skin folds of the genitalia, axillae and groin to make an early diagnosis of scrub typhus.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - September 27, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rose, W., Rajan, R. J., Punnen, A., Ghosh, U. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research