Gamasic rickettsiosis is an infectious disease caused by specific rickettsiae, which are transmitted to humans through insect bites. This disease is also known as “gamas fever”.
Rickettsiosis gamas belongs to the group of rickettsioses that are caused by obligate intracellular parasites, rickettsia. These microorganisms can only exist inside the cells of their hosts, such as ticks and rodents, and cause various diseases in them.
The main sources of infection are rodents and ticks. Humans become infected through the bite of an infected tick or through contact with the blood of an infected rodent. In rare cases, infection through food is possible, for example, by consuming raw meat or milk.
The illness usually begins with fever, chills and muscle pain. Symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may then appear. In later stages of the disease, symptoms related to damage to the heart, lungs, or central nervous system may occur.
Treatment for rickettsiosis gamas includes the use of antibiotics such as tetracycline or doxycycline. Other drugs may also be used, including sulfonamides and quinolones.
In conclusion, rickettsiosis gamas is a serious infectious disease that can lead to severe consequences if not treated promptly. It is important to take precautions to avoid tick bites and contact with infected rodents.
Rickettsiosis is a group of infectious diseases caused by microorganisms of the genus Rickettsia. The name “rickettsia” was suggested by L.A. Zilber in 1916 from the Latin geser - spot (ragmaca (Arabs) - a genus of mites, family parasitic). Roman numerals indicate the region (South America) where they were first found (the Remedigo outbreak (in the Amazon forest) in Venezuela).
The causative agent of rickettsiosis is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks from wild