MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SCRUB TYPHUS IN TAIWAN DURING 2006-2016.

Molecular epidemiology of scrub typhus in Taiwan during 2006-2016.

Scrub typhus is the most common endemic vector-borne disease in Taiwan.We identified a total of 4,857 laboratory-confirmed cases during 2006-2016 with hyperendemic foci on offshore islands, including Penghu (778 cases, 16.0%) and Kinmen (716 cases, 14.7%), and eastern Taiwan, including Taitung (628 cases, 12.9%) and Hualien (508 cases, 10.5%).Scrub

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Design of an Electrically Powered Rickshaw, for Use in India

The main aim of this article is to present research findings related to the design of an electric rickshaw for use in Kolkata, India, identifying weaknesses in the current cycle rickshaw, developing a design solution to address problems found, and exploring the possibility of utilising solar Hat box power.Through research and testing it was found t

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