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Symptoms
Symptoms of murine typhus may include: Abdominal pain; Backache; Dull red rash that begins on the middle of the body ...
Causes
Typhus is caused by one of two types of bacteria: Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia prowazekii. The form of typus depend...
Tests
A complete blood count (CBC) may show anemia and low platelets. Other blood tests for typhus may show: High level of ...
Treatments
Treatment includes antibiotics such as: Doxycycline; Tetracycline; Chloramphenicol (less common. Tetracycline taken b...
Prevention
Avoid areas where you might encounter rat fleas or lice. Good sanitation and public health measures reduce the rat po...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of typhus. This serious disorder can require emergency care.
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