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(A75.0) Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii
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4 737 in individuals diagnosis epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii confirmed
Diagnosis epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii is diagnosed Men are 35.06% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii
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Women receive the diagnosis epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii
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Risk Group for the Disease epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 40-44
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 30-34, 40-44, 50-54, 65-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-29, 35-39, 45-49, 55-64, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-39, 45-54, 60-64, 70-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 40-44, 55-59, 65-69
Disease Features epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii
Absence or low individual and public risk
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii - what does this mean
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii is caused by contact with the feces of infected body lice, which carries the bacteria. it is spread through close contact with an infected person or contact with contaminated clothing or bedding. symptoms can include fever, headache, rash, and muscle pain. treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care.
What happens during the disease - epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever is caused by the rickettsial pathogen rickettsia prowazekii. the bacteria is spread through contact with infected lice feces, which is then transmitted to humans through bites or contact with contaminated clothing or bedding. once inside the body, the bacteria multiplies and releases toxins, leading to a fever, headache, rash, and other symptoms. in severe cases, the infection can cause organ damage, shock, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Serologic testing for antibodies to Rickettsia prowazekii
- Direct fluorescent antibody testing of louse tissue or louse feces
- PCR testing of louse tissue or louse feces
- Culture of louse tissue or louse feces
- Detection of Rickettsia prowazekii antigen in louse tissue
- Detection of Rickettsia prowazekii DNA in louse tissue
- Blood tests to rule out other diseases
- Chest X-ray to rule out other diseases
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the spread and severity of louse-borne typhus fever due to Rickettsia prowazekii.
- Identify and treat infected individuals
- Provide education on the disease and its transmission
- Ensure proper hygiene and sanitation
- Promote the use of insect repellents and insecticide-treated clothing
- Promote the use of bed nets
- Encourage the use of lice-killing shampoos
- Administer antibiotics to treat the disease
- Provide vaccinations against louse-borne typhus
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii - Prevention
Epidemic louse-borne typhus fever due to rickettsia prowazekii can be prevented by taking steps to reduce contact with lice, such as wearing long-sleeved clothing, avoiding contact with infested persons, and using insecticides to reduce louse populations. additionally, good personal hygiene, including frequent washing of hands and body, is important in reducing the risk of infection.