Flea-borne spotted fever explained

Flea-borne spotted fever
Synonyms:	California pseudotyphus
Field:	Infectious disease

Flea-borne spotted fever or California pseudotyphus is a condition characterized by a rash of maculopapules or furuncles.^[1]

It is caused by Rickettsia felis.^[2]

See also

• American tick bite fever
• Japanese spotted fever
• 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 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
2. Book: Didier Raoult. Philippe Parola. Rickettsial diseases. 23 May 2010. 2007. CRC Press. 978-0-8493-7611-5. 87–.