epidemic typhus

A typhus that has_material_basis_in Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted by human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis). The infection with symptoms of high fever, with symptoms of cough, with symptoms of rash, with symptoms of severe muscle pain, wit

A typhus that has_material_basis_in Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted by human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis). The infection with symptoms of high fever, with symptoms of cough, with symptoms of rash, with symptoms of severe muscle pain, with symptoms of chills, with symptoms of falling blood pressure, with symptoms of stupor, with symptoms of sensitivity to light, and with symptoms of delirium.

Also known as: sylvatic typhus