(A75.2) Typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi

More details coming soon

Icon
4 737 in individuals diagnosis typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi confirmed

Diagnosis typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi is diagnosed Men are 35.06% more likely than Women

3 199

Men receive the diagnosis typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1 538

Women receive the diagnosis typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 40-44

Icon
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 30-34, 40-44, 50-54, 65-79
Icon
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+
Icon
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 40-44, 55-59, 65-69

Disease Features typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi

Icon
Absence or low individual and public risk
Icon

Typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi - what does this mean

Typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi is caused by a bacteria called rickettsia typhi, which is spread by fleas and lice. it is characterized by fever, headache, rash, and muscle pain. treatment involves antibiotics, such as doxycycline or chloramphenicol.

What happens during the disease - typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi

Typhus fever is caused by the bacteria rickettsia typhi, which is transmitted to humans by fleas, lice, or mites. the bacteria enter the body through the skin and multiply in the blood and lymphatic system, leading to fever, headache, rash, and other systemic symptoms. the bacteria can also spread to other organs and cause serious complications, such as meningitis, pneumonia, and encephalitis.

Clinical Pattern

More details coming soon

How does a doctor diagnose

More details coming soon

Treatment and Medical Assistance

More details coming soon
Icon
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Icon
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi - Prevention

The best way to prevent typhus fever due to rickettsia typhi is to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly, avoiding contact with infected persons and animals, and using insect repellent to prevent tick and flea bites. vaccines are available for some high-risk groups, such as military personnel.