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Typhus
Medical Questions » Typhus
| Name: Typhus |
| Also known as: Mediterranean Spotted Fever; Tick Typhus |
| Worldwide infection that causes significant generalized illness. More common around the Mediterranean, in the Middle East and in East Africa. |
Causes of Typhus
Various types of the primitive bacteria Rickettsia, which pass to humans through a tick bite. |
Symptoms of Typhus
Black spot on the skin at the site of the tick bite, swelling of skin, widespread red large spot rash, fever, generalized aches and pains, tiredness, headache and enlarged lymph nodes. |
Tests for Typhus
Diagnosed by specific blood tests. |
Treatment for Typhus
Antibiotics such as tetracycline and ciprofloxacin.
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Complications of Typhus of its treatment
Liver damage and skin ulceration. |
Likely Outcome of Typhus
Good. |
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