PEDIATRIC SCRUB TYPHUS WITH MENINGOENCEPHALITIS

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Dr. Swati Gadappa,
601/B3, Runwal Seagull Township,
Handewadi Road,
Hadapsar, Pune-411028.
Email: swatigadappa@yahoo.co.in

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Pediatric Scrub typhus is under-diagnosed but life threatening febrile illness which requires early treatment. CASE CHARACTERISTICS: A 2-year-old boy presenting with fever, maculopapular rash, hepatosplenomegaly, altered sensorium and hemiparesis. OUTCOME: He was diagnosed as Scrub Typhus with Meningoencephalitis. MESSAGE: Pediatricians should consider scrub typhus in children with hemorrhagic rash, fever and hepatosplenomegaly, even in the absence of eschar.

KEYWORDS: Scrub Typhus, Meningoencephalitis, Weil Felix Antigen.