MeSH definition : A genus of intracellular, gram-negative obligate bacteria belonging to the family
RICKETTSIACEAE and the phylum PROTEOBACTERIA. This genus also includes ORIENTIA TSUTSUGAMUSHI
which is a known cause of SCRUB TYPHUS transmitted to humans by various TROMBICULID
MITES.;
A genus of intracellular, gram-negative obligate bacteria belonging to the family
RICKETTSIACEAE and the phylum PROTEOBACTERIA. This genus also includes ORIENTIA TSUTSUGAMUSHI
which is a known cause of SCRUB TYPHUS transmitted to humans by various TROMBICULID
MITES.