Rickettsial pox

Question 1

Vector

Answer 1

R.akari.

Vector:Mice mite (Liponyssoides sanguineus)

Question 2

Clinical manifestation

Answer 2

Tâche noire At tick bite site.

EXANTHEM 2 to 6 days after the onset of non- specific symptoms, red macules and papules appear. May evolve to characteristic vesicles (pox); crusted erosions occur. Lesions usually heal without scarring

Question 3

Fever wanes after how many days even without doxycycline?

Answer 3

6- 10 days