Tick Typhus (African)
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Case definition: a rickettsial disease (spread usually by tick bites) that has a variable onset but most often marked by sudden headache, chills, prostration, fever and general pains. A maculopapular eruption appears on the 5th - 7th day, initially on the upper trunk followed by a spread to the entire body but usually not to the face, palms or soles. Chancre, local erythema develops on bite site with local lymphadenopathy.
Medicine |
Adult Dose |
Frequency |
Duration |
Doxycycline po |
200mg first dose, then 100mg |
once daily |
7 days |
If no improvement - refer