Q. With reference to ‘Scrub Typhus’ consider the following statements:
1.It is a bacterial disease.
2.It is a major public health threat in South and Southeast Asia.
3.There is no specific vaccine available to treat Scrub Typhus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Scrub Typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is a major public health threat in South and Southeast Asia. There is no specific vaccine available to treat Scrub Typhus.

Source: ForumIAS