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African Tick-Bite Fever
A spotted fever that is caused by Rickettsia africae, which is transmitted by ticks (Amblyomma hebraeum and Amblyomma variegatum). The infection causes fever, causes eschar and causes maculopapular rash.
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Overview
A spotted fever that is caused by Rickettsia africae, which is transmitted by ticks (Amblyomma hebraeum and Amblyomma variegatum). The infection causes fever, causes eschar and causes maculopapular rash.
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