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(A77.0) Spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
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1 797 in individuals diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii confirmed
6 698 deaths with diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
373% mortality rate associated with the disease spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
Diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii is diagnosed Men are 31.00% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
1 318 (112.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
5 380 (867.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-39, 65-69, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 40-64, 70-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-34, 40-54, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 35-39, 55-59
Disease Features spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
Absence or low individual and public risk
Spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii - what does this mean
Spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria rickettsia rickettsii, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. symptoms include fever, headache, rash, and muscle pain. if left untreated, the infection can lead to serious complications such as meningitis or even death.
What happens during the disease - spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii
The pathogenesis of spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii begins when the bacteria are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. the bacteria then multiply within the cells of the skin and spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, causing a systemic infection. symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, rash, and nausea then develop as a result of the body's response to the infection. if left untreated, the infection can lead to severe complications such as organ failure and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii - Prevention
To prevent spotted fever due to rickettsia rickettsii, people should avoid contact with ticks, use insect repellents when outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors, and check themselves and their pets for ticks after being outdoors. additionally, people should avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter, and keep lawns and landscapes well-maintained.