Typhus Infections
Typhus infections, though historically associated with war and overcrowding, continue to pose public health threats in endemic regions. These bacterial illnesses, transmitted primarily by arthropod…
Recrudescent Typhus
Recrudescent typhus, also known as Brill-Zinsser disease, is a late relapse of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. This condition typically arises years after the…
Louse-Borne Typhus: Causes, Symptoms
Louse-borne typhus, also known as epidemic typhus, is a severe bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. This disease is transmitted to humans through the bite…