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Scrub Typhus Cases Rise In Himachal
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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Three cases of scrub typhus have been reported at IGMC hospital in Himachal Pradesh. The hospital is taking necessary precautions to contain the spread of the disease.
A recent surge in scrub typhus cases has been observed at the Indira Gandhi Medical College hospital in Himachal Pradesh. So far, three cases have been confirmed, prompting the hospital to take immediate action to prevent further spread. The hospital authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are working to ensure that all necessary precautions are in place. Scrub typhus is a disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted through the bite of an infected chigger mite. It is essential for people to take preventive measures to avoid contracting the disease.