1C31

Spotted fever

Febre maculosa

Definition

A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Rickettsia. This disease is characterised by fever, eschar, or rash. Transmission is commonly through the bite of an infected tick.

Subcategories (4)

1C31.0Spotted fever due to Rickettsia rickettsii 1C31.1Spotted fever due to Rickettsia conorii 1C31.2Spotted fever due to Rickettsia sibirica 1C31.3Spotted fever due to Rickettsia australis

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