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Section 3. Summaries of Infectious Diseases

Rickettsialpox

Clinical Manifestations
Etiology
Epidemiology
Diagnostic Tests
Treatment
Isolation of the Hospitalized Patient
Control Measures

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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS: Rickettsialpox is characterized by generalized erythematous papulovesicular eruptions on the trunk, face, extremities (including palms and soles), and mucous membranes after the appearance of an eschar at the site of the bite of a mouse mite. Regional lymph nodes in the area of the primary eschar typically become enlarged. Systemic disease lasts approximately 1 week; manifestations can include fever, chills, headache, drenching sweats, vomiting, myalgias, anorexia, and photophobia. The disease can be moderately severe, is self-limited, and rarely is associated with complications.


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