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   What is epidemic typhus?

   • Epidemic typhus has also been called camp fever, jail fever, and war fever, names that suggest overcrowding, underwashing, and lowered standards of living. It is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii and is conveyed from person to person by the body louse, Pediculus humanus humanus.

   Typhus | Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Facts

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   How long does typhus last?

   • Typhus, series of acute infectious diseases that appear with a sudden onset of headache, chills, fever, and general pains, proceed on the third to fifth day with a rash and toxemia (toxic substances in the blood), and terminate after two or three weeks. Learn more about typhus in this article.

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   What are the different types of typhus?

   • The disease has been referred to by various names, often associated with symptoms, such as gastric fever, enteric fever, abdominal typhus, infantile remittant fever, slow fever, nervous fever, pythogenic fever, drain fever, and low fever. Emperor Augustus of Rome (suspected based on historical record but not confirmed), survived.

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   What is the primary vector of epidemic typhus?

   • The primary vector of epidemic typhus is Pediculus humanus corporis (human body louse). People become infected with Rickettsia prowazekii when they come into contact with the feces or crushed bodies of infected lice on cut or abraded skin. Inhalational exposure of dried louse feces has been reported.

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   May 20, 2024 · Typhoid fever. Not to be confused with Typhus. Typhoid fever, also known simply as typhoid, is a disease caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria, also called Salmonella typhi. [2] [3] Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and usually begin six to 30 days after exposure.

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   May 20, 2024 · Typhus, series of acute infectious diseases that appear with a sudden onset of headache, chills, fever, and general pains, proceed on the third to fifth day with a rash and toxemia (toxic substances in the blood), and terminate after two or three weeks. Learn more about typhus in this article.

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4. www.cdc.gov › typhus › hcpClinical Overview of Epidemic Typhus | Typhus Fevers | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · The primary vector of epidemic typhus is the human body louse, with transmission occurring through contact with infected lice feces. Epidemic typhus outbreaks are often linked to densely populated environments in situations with limited access to hygienic services. Symptoms include fever, headache, rash, and altered mental status.

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   Key points. Murine typhus is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia typhi. People can get the disease through contact with infected fleas. Symptoms of murine typhus include fever, chills, headache, and rash. Avoid flea contact, keep pets flea-free, and protect against flea bites through insect repellents and proper hygiene.

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7. www.darwynhealth.com › infections-and-infectiousEpidemic Typhus Outbreaks: Global Impact and Response

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Epidemic typhus, also known as louse-borne typhus, is a severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected body lice. The symptoms of epidemic typhus typically appear within 1 to 2 weeks after infection.

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Epidemic typhus is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected body lice. In children, the signs and symptoms of epidemic typhus can vary in severity and duration.

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   May 22, 2016 · Typhus refers to a group of infectious diseases that are caused by rickettsial organisms and that result in an acute febrile illness. Arthropod vectors transmit the etiologic agents to humans.