Rickettsialpox

What are the treatments for the disease?

Antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and chloramphenicol can be used to treat rickettsialpox.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Antibiotics may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, or an allergic reaction.

What happens after treatment for the disease?

Even without treatment, rickettsialpox is fairly mild and self-limiting. Treatment does make the symptoms go away faster.

How is the disease monitored?

Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.