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Bortonneuse fever

Bortonneuse fever:

Bortonneuse fever: Introduction

Bortonneuse fever: A mild infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia Conorrii. The disease is transmitted by a dog tick (Riphicephalus sanguineus) and is most common in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Incubation usually takes about one week. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bortonneuse fever is available below.

Symptoms of Bortonneuse fever

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Treatments for Bortonneuse fever

Chloramphenicol or doxycycline
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Bortonneuse fever:

Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
- Home Fever Tests
- Home Ear Infection Test Kits
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Bortonneuse fever: Complications

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Death can occur if diagnosis and treatment is delayed
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Causes of Bortonneuse fever

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Misdiagnosis and Bortonneuse fever

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