epidemic typhus

Term ID

DOID:0050480

Synonyms

• sylvatic typhus

Definition

A typhus that has_material_basis_in Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted by human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis). The infection has_symptom high fever, has_symptom cough, has_symptom rash, has_symptom severe muscle pain, has_symptom chills, has_symptom falling blood pressure, has_symptom stupor, has_symptom sensitivity to light, and has_symptom delirium. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemic_typhus

References

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050480 )