African tick typhus, 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 boutonneuse and fièvre boutonneuse.
DISEASE, CONOR AND BRUCH'S
Meaning of DISEASE, CONOR AND BRUCH'S in English
English dictionary of medicine. Английский словарь медицины. 2012