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What microorganisim causes Rocky mountain spotted fever?
A rickettsial organism called Rickettesia rickettsii.
Is Lyme disease a rickettsial disease?
No, it is a spirochetal disease first recognized in Lyme, Conn. in 1975. It is the most common tick-borne illness in the USA. Typhus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Q Fever,and Trench Fever are some examples of Rickettsial Diseases. Rickettsial disease can and are transmitted through the bite on an infected insect.
What medication is prescribed to patient that is bitten by a certain bug?
Rickettsial fever can be caused by certain bug bite, if the bug is infected. Cap Tetracycline 500 mg four times a day, for 10 to 14 days can be given to treat the Rickettsial fever.
Why do kidney infections cause a headache?
Kidney infections, like other bacterial infections, often result in a fever. The fever causes the symptom of headaches. These infections are treated with antibiotics.
What causes palmar petechiae?
barring other, rare possible causes, palmar rash is almost exclusively brought on by either secondary Syphillis or Rickettsial disease.
What is the biggest danger from lice infestation?
In general, patients are more at risk from typhus, trench fever, rickettsial infections, and other diseases spread by lice than from the lice themselves.
Is Fever treatable?
yes it can be treated
What is salmonella typhi?
It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever. It is the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever.
Can yellow fever be treated?
Now yes it can be
Is scarlet fever treatable?
Yes, it is caused by a strep infection and the treatment is usually penicillin.
Is scarlet fever a serious disease?
Complications from scarlet fever were a leading causes of childhood death in the early 20th century, but are no longer considered serious threats if the disease is treated right away with antibiotics. There is no vaccine for scarlet fever, so the best prevention measure is practicing good hygiene.
What microbe causes lassa fever?
Lassa virus (LASV) causes Lassa fever. It's an arenavirus.
