An acute febrile illness caused by RICKETTSIA RICKETTSII. It is transmitted to humans by bites of infected ticks and occurs only in North and South America. Characteristics include a sudden onset with headache and chills and fever lasting about two to three weeks. A cutaneous rash commonly appears on the extremities and trunk about the fourth day of illness.
Also Known As:
Sao Paulo Typhus; Brazilian Spotted Fever; Rickettsia rickettsii Infection; Fever, Brazilian Spotted; Infection, Rickettsia rickettsii; Rickettsia rickettsii Infections; Spotted Fever, Brazilian; Typhus, Sao Paulo