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Typhus

Updated: 2019-11-20


Overview

Typhus is a disease caused by certain bacteria spread by lice or fleas, usually from rats.

Symptoms

Symptoms include severe headache, chills, high fever, confusion, delirium and a rash.

Treatments

Treatment includes antibiotics and fluids. Prevention involves treating lice infestations and avoiding areas with a rat population.