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Misdiagnosis and Undertreatment of Rickettsial Diseases in Southeast Asia

Rickettsial diseases, such as scrub typhus and murine typhus, are frequently misdiagnosed or treated late due to nonspecific symptoms similar to other infections. This leads to significant health risks and burdens in Southeast Asia. Improved diagnostic tools and awareness are needed to address this issue.

Science, Medicine, Pathology