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.
AFRICAN TICK TYPHUS
Meaning of AFRICAN TICK TYPHUS in English
English dictionary of medicine. Английский словарь медицины. 2012