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Does typhus itch?
Yes, the typhus rash may itch, especially if it is murine typhus.
What insect is a carrier of endemic typhus?
Endemic typhus is carried by fleas.
How do you use the word typhus in a sentence?
There was no vaccine for endemic typhus in the great war.
What are the four examples of organisms that transmit vector borne disease?
Mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, mites (correct
What bacteria causes endemic typhus?
The causative bacteria is called Rickettsia typhi.
What is a rat flea?
The Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) is a parasite of rodents, primarily of the genus Rattus, and is primary vector for bubonic plague and murine typhus.
Typhus?
DefinitionTyphus is a bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas.Alternative NamesMurine typhus; Epidemic typhus; Endemic typhus; Brill-Zinsser disease; Jail feverCauses, incidence, and risk factorsTyphus is caused by one of two types of bacteria: Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia prowazekii. The form of typus depends on which type of bacteria causes the infection.Rickettsia typhi causes murine or endemic typhus. Endemic typhus is uncommon in the United States. It is usually seen in areas where hygiene is poor and the temperature is cold. Endemic typhus is sometimes called "jail fever." Lice and fleas of flying squirrels spread the bacteria.Murine typhus occurs in the southeastern and southern United States, often during the summer and fall. It is rarely deadly. Risk factors for murine typhus include:Exposure to rat fleas or rat fecesExposure to other animals (such as cats, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and rats)Rickettsia prowazekii causes epidemic typhus and Brill-Zinsser disease. Brill-Zinsser disease is a mild form of epidemic typhus. It occurs when the disease re-activates in a person who was previously infected. It is more common in the elderly.SymptomsSymptoms of murine typhus may include:Abdominal painBackacheDull red rash that begins on the middle of the body and spreadsExtremely high fever (105 - 106 degrees Fahrenheit), which may last up to 2 weeksHacking, dry coughHeadacheJoint pain (arthralgia)NauseaVomitingSymptoms of endemic typhus may include:ChillsCoughDeliriumHigh fever (104 degrees Fahrenheit)Joint pain (arthralgia)Lights that appear very bright; light may hurt the eyesLow blood pressureRash that begins on the chest and spreads to the rest of the body (except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet)Severe headacheSevere muscle pain (myalgia)StuporThe early rash is a light rose color and fades when you press on it. Later, the rash becomes dull and red and does not fade. People with severe typhus may also develop small areas of bleeding into the skin (petechiae).Signs and testsA complete blood count (CBC) may show anemia and low platelets. Other blood tests for typhus may show:High level of typhus antibodiesLow level of albuminLow sodiumlevelMild kidney failureMildly high liver enzymesTreatmentTreatment includes antibiotics such as:DoxycyclineTetracyclineChloramphenicol (less common)Tetracycline taken by mouth can permanently stain teeth that are still forming. It is usually not prescribed for children until after all of their permanent teeth have grown in.Patients with epidemic typhus may need intravenous fluids and oxygen.Expectations (prognosis)Without treatment, death may occur in 10 - 60% of patients with epidemic typhus. Patients over age 60 have the highest risk of death. Patients who receive treatment quickly should completely recover.Less than 2% of untreated patients with murine typhus may die. Prompt antibiotic treatment will cure nearly all patients.ComplicationsRenal insufficiencyPneumoniaCentral nervous system damageCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you develop symptoms of typhus. This serious disorder can require emergency care.PreventionAvoid areas where you might encounter rat fleas or lice. Good sanitation and public health measures reduce the rat population.Measures to get rid of lice when an infection has been found include:BathingBoiling clothes or avoiding infested clothing for at least 5 days (lice will die without feeding on blood)Using insecticides (10% DDT, 1% malathion, or 1% permethrin)ReferencesBechah Y, Capo C, Mege JL, Raoult D. Epidemic typhus. Lancet Infect Dis. 2008;8:417-426.
What are the symptoms of typhus?
The symptoms of Typhus include; severe headache, sustained high fever, depression, delirium, and red rashes all over the skin.Symptoms of murine or endemic typhus may include:Abdominal painBackacheDiarrheaDull red rash that begins on the middle of the body and spreadsExtremely high fever (105 - 106 degrees Fahrenheit), which may last up to 2 weeksHacking, dry coughHeadacheJoint and muscle painNauseaVomitingSymptoms of epidemic typhus may include:ChillsCoughDeliriumHigh fever (104 degrees Fahrenheit)Joint pain (arthralgia)Lights that appear very bright; light may hurt the eyesLow blood pressureRash that begins on the chest and spreads to the rest of the body (except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet)Severe headacheSevere muscle painStupor
Can you get sick from flea bites?
Flea bites can transmit Bubonic Plague from rodents to humans & from humans to rodents. They also can cause medical problems such as...flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)secondary skin irritationsAnd in extreme cases...anemiatapewormsstomach fluFleas can also transmit Murine Typhus (endemic typhus) fever among animals and from animal to humans.
Names a single cell organism?
Eschericia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella pneumonie, Yersinia pestisRickesttsia prowazekii-the endemic typhus bacteria
What happens if a wild rats urine gets into a cut?
That could cause many problems. Especially if the rat is carrying a disease. It could also spread diseases to you and others.....Rat bite fever......HPS(Hantivirus Pulmonary Syndrome).....Murine Typhus.
How much disease does a rat carry?
From what I know, it may carry at least up to five disease.
