iarmsIARMSIARMS2709-3255https://doi.org/10.47310/iarms.2021.v02i01.005Respiratory findings in Pediatric Scrub Typus patients of Hilly District of North IndiaRajuVipinRoachBackground: Scrub typhus is a zoonotic disease, which is caused by a parasite Orientia tsutsugamushi (O. tsutsugamushi). It is endemic and documented zoonotic disease in the state of Himachal Pradesh as the climatic and geographical conditions are conducive for spread of vector of this disease. The aim of this study is to determine the respiratory manifestations among patients with Scrub typhus. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional Sero-Epidemiological study was conducted in the department of Paediatrics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Shimla from 1st June 2017 to 30th Nov 2018. The study participants were newly diagnosed paediatric cases (n-102) of scrub typhus with a positive Scrub Typhus IgM ELISA test. Results: Shortness of breath was present in 45 (44.1%), dry cough 20 (19.6%) and productive cough in 1 (0.9%) patients. On examination tachypnea was present in 30 (29.4%), bilateral crepitations in 24 (23.5%) patients and decreased breath sounds in 10 (9.8%) patients on auscultation. On X-ray chest (PA view), 18 (17.6%) patients had features of ARDS, 10 (9.8%) had features of pleural effusion and 8 (7.8%) patients had features of consolidation. Conclusion: The general physicians should be sensitized regarding respiratory Findings associated with Scrub typhus which are useful diagnostic clue.