Kerala man reports rare case of Murine Typhus: Here's what you need to know about this bacterial disease

A 75-year-old man from Kerala was diagnosed with Murine Typhus, a rare bacterial disease, on October 11, following a recent trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. After returning, he experienced severe body pain and fatigue, prompting him to seek medical attention. Tests for rat-induced and flea-borne diseases initially yielded inconclusive results, but doctors noted deterioration in his liver and kidney functions.