Typhus fever

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Main article, Infectious Diseases.

Typhus fever

Important not to be confused with Typhoid fever. Typhus is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Typhi, transmitted through various types of fleas. Typhus was first described in 1528. It has a sudden onset of various symptoms comparable to the common flu.

Disease information
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Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Headache 70
Fever 70
Chills 60
Rash 30
Cry cough 70
Vomiting 70
Diarrhea 70
R. typhi detected 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Dehydration 70

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • Chest auscultation
  • Gastroscopy
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Blood draw
  • Serologic sampling

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: