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Is typhus a virus or bacteria?
bacteria
What does the medical term typhus mean?
Typhus (Greek: stupor caused by fever) is an acute infectious fever. It is caused by an obligate parasite Rickettsiabacterium. There are several forms of typhus, each with its own set of symptoms. To prevent typhus there is a vaccine available, and contact with fleas and lice should be avoided in countries known to have typhus. Treatment is with antibiotics including Tetracycline, Doxycycline or Azithromycin.Please note: typhus is not the same as typhoid fever which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica enterica, serovar Typhi.
What are the best prevention methods for typhus?
Prevention for each of these forms of typhus includes avoidance of the insects that carry the causative bacteria. Other preventive measures include good hygiene and the use of insect repellents.
What disease is similar to the bubonic plague?
First of all, there are several different forms of Plague: Bubonic, Pneumonic, etc, that in many ways resemble one another. But the disease known as Typhus shares a lot of similarities with Plague.
Does typhus itch?
Yes, the typhus rash may itch, especially if it is murine typhus.
Is there a sertent place that you get typhus?
is there a certent place that you get typhus
Was typhus scrub caused by rats?
Yes. The rats is born with Typhus. And if a rat bit you, then you will have Typhus. It is a disease that can kill you.
What is another name for epidemic typhus?
Epidemic typhus, which is sometimes called jail fever or louse-borne typhus
What illnesses did Jews get in concentration camps?
They could have gotten disentary, Typhus, and alot more, but Disentary is the worst. That's like knocking on Death's Door, so to speak. Typhus affects you by the air. That would be the worst, I could immagine.
How do you spell Typhus?
uhm im not sure but i think its typhus?
How is typhus transmitted?
Typhus is tramitted by body lice and ticks
What is another name for scrub typhus?
Scrub typhus is also known as tsutsugamushi disease. also commonly referred to as tropical typhus.
