Endemic typhus

A bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia felis. It is transmitted to humans from infected rat fleas. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, and weakness.

Disease Alternative Name

endemic typhus fever

endemic flea-borne typhus

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Dr. Bhimjibhai Aghara

General Practice

Which of the following statements is true about endemic typhus A Is caused by R.rickettsii B Is transmitted by the bite of fleas C Has no mammalian reservoir D Can be cultured in chemical defined culture medium

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Dr. Bhimjibhai Aghara

General Practice

B. Is the correct answer

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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