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Rickettsial pox
DescriptionAdalahpenyakit rickettsial pox is spread by ticks. Tick bite causes chickenpox-likerash on the body. The disease is commonly found in New York City and other urbanareas. UMM data indicate that this disease has menyebabr to South Africa, Korea,and Russia. The disease is spread by the bite of fleas that live on rats.SymptomsThe disease starts at the location of tick bite is painful and red bumps forming.Developing nodules are fluid-filled blisters burst. Terebut enlarged lump-about an inch.Other symptoms include:* Discomfort in bright light (photophobia)* Fever and chills* Muscle pain (myalgia)* A rash that looks like chicken pox* Sweating (diaphoresis)TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to treat the infection. Treatment is with antibiotics doxycyclinebase.