Rickettsiosis Paroxysmal

Rickettsial diseases are a group of acute infections caused by bacteria of the family Rickettsiaceae, called Rickettsia.

Rickettsia paraxinthyriarum (R. prochronalis) is the causative agent of a disease called rickettsia paroxysmal. It is caused by Rickettsia, which are rod-shaped bacteria without a visible nucleus. These bacteria also cause other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and cuboid spotted fever.

Symptoms of rickettsia paroxysmal infection include high temperature, fever, chills and other signs of infection. A person can become sick after coming into contact with an infected animal or insect. The main symptoms of infection are fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and fatigue. In some cases, people may develop spots or rashes on their skin. The illness lasts from one to two weeks, and symptoms subside as the body's condition improves.