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Epidemic Typhus
A typhus that is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted by human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis). The infection causes high fever, causes cough, causes rash, causes severe muscle pain, causes chill
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Overview
A typhus that is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, which is transmitted by human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis). The infection causes high fever, causes cough, causes rash, causes severe muscle pain, causes chill
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