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Definition Rickettsial diseases are emerging infectious diseases. Because of better diagnostic tools, increased awareness, and changes in tick exposure, new rickettsial diseases continue to be described in recent years. Three families of diseases are grouped under rickettsioses: ehrlichioses and anaplasmoses…

Rickettsia akari (Rickettsialpox)

Rickettsialpox is a worldwide mite-borne rickettsiosis presenting as a febrile and vesicular eruption. It is caused by Rickettsia akari, associated with mice, and transmitted by its ectoparasite, the mite Liponyssoides sanguineus. Etiology Rickettsia akari is classified among spotted fever group…

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Rickettsial Infections

Rickettsia akari (Rickettsialpox)