Typhus
When there is high fever, a rash, and a history of contact with lice or fleas, one of the causes to rule out is typhus. It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Rickettsia and transmitted by these insects.
Frequent symptoms:
- Fever and chills
- Skin rash
- Intense headache and muscle pain
Common causes: Contact with vectors in conditions of overcrowding or limited hygiene favors transmission.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist is the one indicated to study typhus, with support from the internist when there are other associated conditions. If you have persistent fever with a rash after a possible exposure, seeing a doctor for a proper evaluation is advisable.
Specialties that treat typhus
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in typhus
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Guadalupe Gordillo Pérez
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is typhus?
When there is high fever, a rash, and a history of contact with lice or fleas, one of the causes to rule out is typhus. It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Rickettsia and transmitted by these insects.
Which doctor treats typhus?
Typhus is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, internist.