Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Scrub Typhus Claims Three Lives in Andhra Pradesh
Three women in Andhra Pradesh, India, have died from a sickness called Scrub typhus.
The women were 59, 73, and 64 years old.
They were being treated at a big hospital in Guntur.
Many other people, about 50, are also sick with the same illness in the area.
The government is trying to help and fix the problem.
Scrub typhus is caused by tiny germs that can make people very sick.
It's important to take care of yourself and follow advice from doctors to stay safe.
Three women died from Scrub typhus in Andhra Pradesh, India.
The victims were identified as Loorthama (59), D Nagendramma (73), and Dhanamma (64).
All three were undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital (GGH) in Guntur.
A total of 50 patients are suffering from Scrub typhus in the district.
The district administration is taking remedial measures to address the outbreak.
- Who
- Three women: Loorthama (59), D Nagendramma (73), Dhanamma (64)
- What
- Deaths due to Scrub typhus bacterial infection
- When
- Recent, with the latest deaths occurring at Government General Hospital (GGH) in Guntur
- Where
- Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Scrub typhus bacterial infection
- Location
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Victims
- Loorthama (59), D Nagendramma (73), Dhanamma (64)
- Total Cases
- 50
- Total Deaths
- 3
- Hospital
- Government General Hospital (GGH)