Typhus Fever

Endemic Typhus

Typhus fever is an infection caused by a germ. Ticks, fleas, and lice transfer their germs when they bite our skin. You can also get the germ from the stool of infected fleas and lice. Sometimes, you may inhale dust which contains the germs. The germ infects your blood and muscles. It can damage your tissues and cause serious health problems. If this is not treated, death may occur. This illness is treated with drugs. You may also need extra fluids and oxygen until you start to feel better.

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2 popular Typhus Fever drugs

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Minocycline
Generic Minocycline ER, Ximino, Minocin
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Tetracycline Hcl
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About this topic

What drugs may be needed?

Fight an infection,Lower fever,Help with pain

What problems could happen?

Body tissue dies,Kidney problems,Lung problems,Lung infection,Brain damage,Nerve damage,Death

When do I need to call the doctor?

Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills,Pain not relieved by drugs,Changes in behavior,Rash or dark bite mark,Problems breathing or swallowing,Reddening or swelling in your legs or arms that will not heal and seems to be getting worse,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Body systems

Infectious Disease

What are other common names?

Orienta tsutsugamushi Infections,Brill's Disease,Brill-Zinsser Disease,Chigger-Borne Typhus,Endemic Typhus,Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus,Epidemic Louseborne Typhus,Flea-Borne Typhus,Louse-Borne Typhus,Louseborne Typhus,Murine Typhus,Rickettsia Prowazekii Infection,Rickettsial Disease,Rickettsial Infections,Scrub Typhus

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