Epidemic Typhus
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Epidemic typhus is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted through lice, and it usually appears in conditions of overcrowding or limited hygiene.
Common symptoms: High fever, intense headache, muscle aches and, frequently, skin rashes.
Transmission context: It is related to the bite of infected lice, so environments with poor ventilation or sanitation favor its appearance.
Who to see? The infectious disease specialist is the specialist who studies this type of illness, and the general practitioner can initially assess the symptoms. When high fever is accompanied by a rash after possible risk conditions, it is advisable to seek care without delay.
Data on 23 doctors who treat epidemic typhus
Which specialist treats epidemic typhus?
Epidemic Typhus is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, infectious disease specialist, internist, family physician, ophthalmologist, pediatrician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in epidemic typhus
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is epidemic typhus?
Epidemic typhus is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted through lice, and it usually appears in conditions of overcrowding or limited hygiene.
Which doctor treats epidemic typhus?
Epidemic Typhus is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, infectious disease specialist, internist, family physician, ophthalmologist, pediatrician.