Definition
An infectious disease that is caused by the parasite Rickettsia ricketsii that is transmitted by the bite of a wood tick. The organism causes vasculitis giving rise to fever, headache, muscular pain and a characteristic rash.
URL Name
YF-3000-7380
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.7380
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-7380
Publication Status
Online