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Preferred Label : Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus;

NCIt synonyms : Epidemic Typhus Fever;

NCIt related terms : Epidemic Typhus;

NCIt definition : A gram-negative bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. It is spread by lice infected with the bacteria. Signs and symptoms include sudden headache, generalized muscle pain, malaise, and macular skin lesions. The infection may affect the central nervous system causing encephalitis.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection that is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted to humans from infected lice; manifestations include sudden headache, generalized muscle pain, malaise, macular skin lesions, and encephalitis.;

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