Typhus

This disease is mainly found in areas of squalor and where unsanitary conditions are present.

Transmission & Vectors

This disease is generally spread by body lice and fleas.

Causes

A body louse or flee that is carrying this disease, may pass it onto the person it bites.

Symptoms

Fever, flu like symptoms, rashes, sores and delirium.

Treatment

There is no known treatment.

Prognosis

Signs and symptoms begin with sudden onset of fever and other flu-like symptoms about one to two weeks after being infected. Five to nine days after the symptoms have started, a rash typically begins on the trunk and spreads to the extremities. This rash then spreads over most of the body, sparing the face, palms, and soles. Eventually it causes gangrenous sores and will affect the mind, causing delirium. In almost all cases it is fatal.

Prevention

Keeping away from infected people or organisms that might harbour the disease.

Type

Bacterial

Origin

Natural

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon