Rickettsia belongs to the Rickettsiaceae family. These are parasites of arthropods like mites, fleas, ticks, and lice and are transmitted to humans through arthropod carriers. These cause typhus fevers in humans like rocky mountain spotted fever, rickettsialpox, boutonneuse fever, murine typhus, scrub typhus, etc. Symptoms vary with each type of disease, but common symptoms remain fever, headache, fatigue, rash, and unwell feeling. Doxycycline is the drug of choice. Rehydration is necessary to correct electrolyte imbalances.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
What causes fever and vomiting in my 8-year-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding the treatment given to my son for viral fever. He is 8 years 3 months old. When we observed my son's fever, I gave him one teaspoon of P250 for three days. On the fourth day, I visited hospital due to continuous fever. As the blood report confirmed it as viral fever, he ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your child's history as you have provided and also saw the blood test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).According to the details provided, your child's illness fits into a viral illness spectrum. I believe you are concerned about fallin... Read Full »