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Scrub Typhus IgM - Elisa in Surya Nagar, Ghaziabad

Q: How is the blood sample taken?

To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to form a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. After cleaning, the needle is inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.

Q: What is scrub typhus?

Scrub typhus is also known by the name bush typhus. It is caused by the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi.

Q: What are the symptoms of scrub typhus?

The symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, chills, headache, body aches, muscle pain, confusion, rashes, enlarged lymph nodes, and coma.

Q: Which insect acts as a carrier for scrub typhus?

The insect that acts as a carrier for scrub typhus is rodent mites.

Q: Which people are at the risk of rickettsial infection?

Those people who have been bitten by tick, flea, mite or have been exposed to rodent infection are at risk of rickettsial infection.

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SCRUB TYPHUS IgM - ELISA
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About

SAMPLE TYPE

BLOOD

GENDER

Both

AGE GROUP

7 years & above

The Scrub Typhus IgM – Elisa test helps to detect rickettsial disease. The Scrub Typhus IgM – Elisa test is done: • In case of symptoms of rickettsial diseases • In case of exposure to rickettsial diseases

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to form a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. After cleaning, the needle is inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What is scrub typhus?
Scrub typhus is also known by the name bush typhus. It is caused by the bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi.
What are the symptoms of scrub typhus?
The symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, chills, headache, body aches, muscle pain, confusion, rashes, enlarged lymph nodes, and coma.
Which insect acts as a carrier for scrub typhus?
The insect that acts as a carrier for scrub typhus is rodent mites.
Which people are at the risk of rickettsial infection?
Those people who have been bitten by tick, flea, mite or have been exposed to rodent infection are at risk of rickettsial infection.

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The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results