AP on alert: 8 dead, 1,537 infected as scrub typhus spreads rapidly; shocking spike in cases raises big questions

Andhra Pradesh faces a worsening scrub typhus crisis with eight deaths and 1,537 cases. Recent fatalities in Krishna, Prakasam, and Bapatla districts highlight the infection's spread. While Chittoor has the most cases, Palnadu shows a concerning death rate, prompting intensified surveillance and medicine stocking by health officials.