Flying squirrel typhus explained

Flying squirrel typhus is a condition characterized by a rash of early macules, and, later, maculopapules.^[1]

The flying squirrel Glaucomys volans can transmit epidemic typhus.^[2]

Apart from humans, flying squirrels are the only currently known reservoir for Rickettsia prowazekii.^[3]

See also

• Brill–Zinsser disease
• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 1130 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
2. Bechah Y, Capo C, Mege JL, Raoult D . Epidemic typhus . Lancet Infect Dis . 8 . 7 . 417–26 . July 2008 . 18582834 . 10.1016/S1473-3099(08)70150-6 .
3. Reynolds MG, Krebs JS, Comer JA, etal . Flying squirrel-associated typhus, United States . Emerging Infect. Dis. . 9 . 10 . 1341–3 . October 2003 . 14609478 . 3033063 . 10.3201/eid0910.030278.