Boutonneuse Fever

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Boutonneuse Fever

Boutonneuse fever is a fever caused by rickettsial infection caused by Rickettsia conorii and it is transmitted by the dog tick.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1100
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
Rickettsia Conorii Detected 100 Serious
Fever 80 Medium
Chills 70 Low
Headache 70 Low
Photophobia 70 Medium
Rash 70 Low
Petechiae 70 Low
Eschar 70 Medium
Elevated CRP 70 Low
High Fever 20 Serious

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Heart Failure If Boutonneuse Fever isn't treated within 12-24 hours this could happen.
Exhaustion If high fever isn't treated within 2-8 hours this could happen.

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • ELISA Testing
  • Interview
  • Temperature
  • Physical Examination
  • Neurological Testing
  • CRP

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment