Typhus - Wikipedia Typhus, also known as typhus fever, is a group of infectious diseases that include epidemic typhus, scrub typhus, and murine typhus [1] Common symptoms include fever, headache, and a rash [ 1 ] Typically these begin one to two weeks after exposure
Typhus: Fever, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention - Cleveland Clinic Typhus (or typhus fever) is the name used for several different types of bacterial infections spread by bug bites that cause similar symptoms, like high fever and rash These symptoms can be severe and lead to serious complications if left untreated
Typhus Fevers Basics | Typhus Fevers | CDC - Centers for Disease . . . Typhus fevers are a group of diseases caused by bacteria that are spread to humans by fleas, lice, and chiggers Typhus fevers include murine typhus, epidemic typhus and scrub typhus Fleas spread murine typhus, body lice spread epidemic typhus, and chiggers spread scrub typhus
Typhus | Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Facts | Britannica Typhus, series of acute infectious diseases that appear with a sudden onset of headache, chills, fever, and general pains, proceed on the third to fifth day with a rash and toxemia (toxic substances in the blood), and terminate after two or three weeks Learn more about typhus in this article
Typhus: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today Typhus is the term for a group of rare bacterial infections that people can contract after being bitten by an infected insect Treatment for typhus typically involves antibiotic medications
Clinical Overview of Epidemic Typhus | Typhus Fevers | CDC The primary vector of epidemic typhus is the human body louse, with transmission occurring through contact with infected lice feces Epidemic typhus outbreaks are often linked to densely populated environments in situations with limited access to hygienic services
Typhus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Typhus is a bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas Typhus is caused by two types of bacteria: Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia prowazekii Rickettsia typhi causes endemic or murine typhus Endemic typhus is uncommon in the United States It is usually seen in areas where hygiene is poor, and the temperature is cold