Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Jun;27(6):569-70.

Importance of a thorough examination.

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Paediatric Department, Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia. drwilsonpau@yahoo.co.uk

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Scrub typhus is a common cause of febrile illness among children from rural regions in tropical countries. We described 2 cases of scrub typhus with an eschar localized in the genitalia that was missed during the routine medical examination of a febrile child.

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