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Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus (Typhus) Summary

348 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 20 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: The classic form of typhus, caused by RICKETTSIA PROWAZEKII, which is transmitted from man to man by the louse Pediculus humanus corporis. This disease is characterized by the sudden onset of intense headache, malaise, and generalized myalgia followed by the formation of a macular skin eruption and vascular and neurologic disturbances.

Also Known As: Typhus; Typhus, Epidemic Louse Borne; Brill's Disease; Typhus, Epidemic Louse-Borne; Brill Disease Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) : 2 outcomes in 32 results : FDA 27
  2. Antigens : 1 outcome 3 studies in 69 results : IBA
  3. DDT : 1 outcome 1 study in 7 results : IBA
  4. Membrane Proteins (Integral Membrane Proteins) : 1 outcome in 5 results : IBA
  5. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) : 1 outcome in 4 results : FDA 20 Generic
  6. Vaccines : 6 studies in 21 results : IBA
  7. Complement System Proteins (Complement) : 4 studies in 35 results : IBA
  8. Antibodies : 1 study in 52 results : IBA
  9. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) : 1 study in 9 results : IBA
  10. Erythromycin (Erycette) : 1 study in 4 results : FDA 66 Generic
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Diseases Related to Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus

  1. Endemic Flea-Borne Typhus (Typhus, Endemic Flea Borne)
  2. Scrub Typhus (Typhus, Scrub)
  3. Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange)
  4. Lice Infestations (Pediculosis)
  5. Lung Abscess
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Key Therapies for Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus

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  1. Chemoprevention : 2 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 results
  3. X-Ray Film : 1 result
  4. Tracheotomy : 1 result
  5. Therapeutics : 1 result
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