Which of the following diseases was a problem during the Vietnam War as soldiers crawled on their bellies in low vegetation to avoid snipers?

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Scrub typhus is caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi, which is transmitted by the bite of infected chiggers. It is often found in rural areas of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. Soldiers crawling on their bellies in low vegetation to avoid snipers would have been at risk of exposure to infected chiggers. Scrub typhus can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and rash, and can be fatal if left untreated.

Which of the Following Diseases Was a Problem During the Vietnam