Flea-borne spotted fever
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Flea-borne spotted fever is a condition characterized by a rash of maculopapules or furuncles.
It is caused by Rickettsia felis
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It is caused by Rickettsia felis
Rickettsia felis
Rickettsia felis or cat-flea typhus is a species of Rickettsia that causes flea-borne spotted fever in cats. The bacteria can also infect humans and cause illness. Fleas are the vector carriers of the bacteria and it has been found in cat flea populations of North and South America, Southern...
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See also
- American tick bite feverAmerican tick bite feverAmerican tick bite fever is a condition that may be characterized by a rash of maculopapules.- See also :* Rickettsia aeschlimannii infection* Flea-borne spotted fever* List of cutaneous conditions...
- Japanese spotted feverJapanese spotted feverJapanese spotted fever is a condition characterized by a rash that has early macules, and later, in some patients, petechiae.It is caused by Rickettsia japonica.- See also :* Flea-borne spotted fever...
- List of cutaneous conditions