Overview
Scrub Typhus is a mite-borne bacterial disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected larval mites (chiggers). This blood test detects the presence of specific antibodies (IgM and IgG) produced by your immune system to fight the infection.
Why Book This Test?
You should consider this test if you have recently visited rural, bushy, or forested areas and are experiencing:
- High Fever and Chills: Often accompanied by a severe headache.
- The “Eschar”: A signature dark, scab-like sore at the site of the mite bite (looks like a cigarette burn).
- Swollen Lymph Nodes: Particularly near the site of the bite.
- Body Aches: General malaise and muscle pain.
₹1,200.00