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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mae Chan District Hospital

    Mae Chan, Changwat Chiang Rai, Thailand

  • Mae Fah Luang District Hospital

    Chiang Rai, Thailand

  • Mae Suai District Hospital

    Chiang Rai, Thailand

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