Rickettsialpox: Symptoms & Signs

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Rickettsialpox

Rickettsialpox | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

The main symptoms of rickettsialpox are:

fever

chills

excessive sweating

headache

muscle aches

light sensitivity

The site of the bite often develops a black scab about the time fever starts. A red rash with bumps and tiny blisters may appear 2 to 4 days after the fever. The rash covers the entire body, including the palms, soles, and mucous membranes.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/01/01

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