Battle against superbug typhus: which antibiotic wins?
NCT ID NCT03083197
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tests two antibiotics, doxycycline and azithromycin, to see which works best for scrub typhus, a bacterial infection spread by mites. It involves 177 hospitalized patients aged 15 and older in areas where the bacteria may resist standard treatment. The goal is to find the most effective way to clear the fever and control the infection.
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Locations
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Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Mae Chan District Hospital
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Mae Fah Luang District Hospital
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Mae Suai District Hospital
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Shoklo-Malaria Research Unit (SMRU)
Mae Sot, Changwat Tak, Thailand
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