ACUTE PANCREATITIS AS A COMPLICATION OF SCRUB TYPHUS: A RARE CASE REPORT

Scrub typhus, a rickettsial infection, is widespread across much of India and can lead to multi-organ failure and death. Scrub typhus is transmitted through the bite of chigger larvae, specifically Leptotrombidium deliense, and is caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. Common clinical features include fever, headache, lymphadenopathy, and the characteristic black eschar. Acute pancreatitis, though extremely rare, is a serious and potentially fatal complication of the disease. Here, we discuss a case report of a 25-year-old adult male who developed acute renal failure, pancreatitis, and severe sepsis due to scrub typhus. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing rare complications of common tropical infections to ensure the best possible outcomes