Epidemic Typhus
Epidemic typhus is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted through lice, and it usually appears in conditions of overcrowding or limited hygiene.
Common symptoms: High fever, intense headache, muscle aches and, frequently, skin rashes.
Transmission context: It is related to the bite of infected lice, so environments with poor ventilation or sanitation favor its appearance.
Who to see? The infectious disease specialist is the specialist who studies this type of illness, and the general practitioner can initially assess the symptoms. When high fever is accompanied by a rash after possible risk conditions, it is advisable to seek care without delay.
Specialties that treat epidemic typhus
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in epidemic typhus
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Dr. Jose Abaroa Ortiz
Dr. Ana Alicia Gandara Garza
Dr. Fluvio Vinicio Robles Ruelas
Dr. Rogelio Pérez Salazar
Frequently asked questions
What is epidemic typhus?
Epidemic typhus is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted through lice, and it usually appears in conditions of overcrowding or limited hygiene.
Which doctor treats epidemic typhus?
Epidemic Typhus is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, general practitioner.