Unveiling the unseen: generalized myoclonus status and MODS in scrub typhus, a case report and literature review
Clinicians in endemic regions should consider scrub typhus in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with acute febrile illness of unknown origin and neurological abnormalities. A thorough and detailed physical examination, timely and effective treatment are essential for curing the disease.
Authors
- Xianbin Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3967-8666)
- Tangxin Xin
- Fei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0377-4927)
- Xiaojin Gan
Institutions
- Shantou University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11702-y
- Primary Topic
- Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00