Clinical Aspects of Tickbite Fever - The Form of Tick Typhus Occurring in Southern Africa

  • Prof JHS Gear
Keywords: Rickettsia Infectionsr Ticks, Southern Africa.

Abstract

Tickbite fever, as it is being experienced today in southern Africa, is clearly described, considering all clinical aspects like the history, incubation period, complications, systemic manifestations, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Early diagnosis is of great importance and highly effective treatment is available today; no patient should now die of tickbite fever.

Author Biography

Prof JHS Gear
National Institute for Virology
Published
2012-02-16
Section
Review Articles