(A77.1) Spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

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1 797 in individuals diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii confirmed
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6 698 deaths with diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii
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373% mortality rate associated with the disease spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

Diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii is diagnosed Men are 31.00% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

1 318 (112.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

5 380 (867.7 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 35-39

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-39, 65-69, 80-84
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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+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 35-39, 55-59

Disease Features spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii - what does this mean

Spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii is an infectious disease caused by the tick-borne bacteria rickettsia conorii. it is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick, and can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, and muscle pain. if left untreated, the infection can lead to more serious complications.

What happens during the disease - spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii

Spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii is a zoonotic infection caused by a tick-borne bacterium. the pathogenesis of the disease is initiated when the infected tick bites a human and injects the bacteria into the skin. the bacteria then enters the bloodstream and multiplies, leading to the development of local and systemic symptoms. the bacteria can cause damage to the endothelial cells of the blood vessels, resulting in inflammation, tissue damage, and the characteristic rash of spotted fever.

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
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii - Prevention

Prevention of spotted fever due to rickettsia conorii can be achieved by avoiding contact with ticks that may carry the disease, using insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and long pants when outdoors, and avoiding areas with high tick infestations. vaccines are also available for high-risk individuals.

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