AFRICAN TICK TYPHUS


Meaning of AFRICAN TICK TYPHUS in English

One of the tick-borne rickettsial diseases of the eastern hemisphere, similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but less severe, with fever, a small ulcer (tache noire) at the site of the tick bite, swollen glands nearby (satellite lymphadenopathy), and a red raised (maculopapular) rash. Also called fiÈvre boutonneuse.

English dictionary of medicine.      Английский словарь медицины.