Scrub typhus, caused by the Orientia Tsutsugamushi bacterium, is a growing concern in India, spread by infected mite bites. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and eschar. Dr Spoorthi Arun stresses that untreated, it can cause complications like organ failure. Early detection and antibiotics like doxycycline are crucial. Prevention includes protective clothing, repellents, and hygiene.