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endemic typhus

/ɛnˈdɛmɪk ˈtaɪfəs/

Tradução: Forma de tifo causada pela bactéria Rickettsia typhi, transmitida ao homem por pulgas de ratos, caracterizada por febre, dor de cabeça e erupção cutânea.

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/ɛnˈdɛmɪk ˈtaɪfəs/C1formalmedical
  • ptForma de tifo causada pela bactéria Rickettsia typhi, transmitida ao homem por pulgas de ratos, caracterizada por febre, dor de cabeça e erupção cutânea.
  1. Endemic typhusC1formal

    A form of typhus caused by the bacterium Rickettsia typhi, transmitted by fleas from rats to humans, characterized by fever, headache, and rash.

    ptTifo endêmico

    • Endemic typhus is often found in areas with poor sanitation and high rat populations.
    • The patient was diagnosed with endemic typhus after presenting with a high fever and rash.
    • Treatment for endemic typhus typically involves antibiotics like doxycycline.