Deaths from scrub typhus reported in India

A total of 3 deaths due to scrub typhus have been reported from Himachal Pradesh so far this year. While the risk to travellers is very low, these reports indicate that this disease is present in this area, and sporadic fatal infections do occur. This illness is transmitted by the bite of infected mite larva. Travellers can reduce the risk of exposure to scrub typhus by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mite larva bites.