New test may spot scrub typhus faster in rural thailand
NCT ID NCT06675110
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a new diagnostic tool called iiPCR to see how well it can detect scrub typhus, a serious bacterial infection spread by mites. Researchers in Thailand enrolled 345 people with fever and compared the new test to standard methods. The goal was to find a faster, more accurate way to diagnose the disease in rural areas.
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Locations
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Mae Chan District Hospital
Mae Chan, Changwat 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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