(A77.3) Spotted fever due to rickettsia australis

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

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

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Men receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia australis

1 318 (112.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis spotted fever due to rickettsia australis

5 380 (867.7 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease spotted fever due to rickettsia australis - 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 australis

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

Spotted fever due to rickettsia australis is a tick-borne infection caused by the bacterium rickettsia australis. this disease is spread when an infected tick bites a person, and the bacterium is then transmitted into the skin and bloodstream. symptoms of this infection include fever, headache, rash, and muscle aches. in severe cases, the infection can cause organ failure or even death.

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

The pathogenesis of spotted fever due to rickettsia australis is believed to begin with the tick bite, which transmits the bacteria into the blood stream. the bacteria then multiplies and spreads throughout the body, causing symptoms such as fever, rash, headache, and muscle pain. in some cases, the bacteria can cause more severe complications such as pneumonia, meningitis, and even death.

Clinical Pattern

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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 australis - Prevention

To prevent spotted fever due to rickettsia australis, it is important to avoid contact with ticks, use insect repellants, wear long-sleeved clothing when outdoors, and regularly check for ticks on the body. vaccines are also available in some countries to reduce the risk of infection.