Epidemic typhus

A gram-negative bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. It is spread by lice infected with the bacteria. Signs and symptoms include sudden headache, generalized muscle pain, malaise, and macular skin lesions. The infection may affect the central nervous system causing encephalitis.

Disease Alternative Name

epidemic typhus fever

epidemic louse-borne typhus

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Arshwi A Jasoliya

Undergraduate Student

ectoparasites louse types head louse body louse public louse disease transmitted by it 1) epidemic typhus 2) epi...See More

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Dr. Dineshchandra Sharma

Endocrinology

The human body louse is a known vector for the transmission of three serious diseases-specifically, epidemic typhus, trench fever, and relapsing fever caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, Bartonella quintana, and Borrelia recurrentis, respectiv...

Dr. Vivek Jain

Homeopathy

A man presents with fever and chills 2 weeks after a louse bite. There was a maculo-popular rash on the trunk which spread peripherally. The cause of this infection can be 1. Rickettsial pox 2. Epidemic typhus 3. Endemic typhus ...See More

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