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Rickettsialpox

Rickettsialpox

DESCRIPTION
 
  • Mild disease resembling chickenpox from getting bitten by an infected mouse
     
LOCATION
 
  • United States
  • South Africa
  • Korea
  • Russia
     
CAUSE
  • Rickettsia transmitted by house mice
SYMPTOMS
  • Discomfort in bright light
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Rash similar to chickenpox
  • Sweating
TREATMENT
 
  • Seek medical attention from a physician
     
PREVENTION
  • Eliminate mice in homes
  • Keep pet mice in a clean environment