Typhoid Amaryllis is a febrile disease that occurs as a result of infection in the human body. The causative agent of the disease is honey bee rickettsia. According to WHO, the disease affects up to two million people every year! In this article we will look at what Amaryllis typhus is, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
What is Typhus
Typhus Amaryllis is an infectious respiratory disease caused by rickettsia of honey bees. The disease is also called yellow fever. The infection is spread through the sting of an infected bee or from an asymptomatic carrier who releases the microorganisms into the environment. Once in the body, bacteria begin to multiply in the tissues of the lungs and respiratory tract, causing an inflammatory reaction in the patient’s body. Symptoms of the disease can appear in different forms, from mild to severe.
Symptoms of the disease
Amaryllis typhus may present with different symptoms, depending on the form of the disease and its severity. - Fever and chills One of the most common symptoms is high fever, chills and general malaise. In severe forms of the disease, the temperature can reach 40-41 degrees Celsius. This is one of the first signs of the disease, indicating inflammation of the internal organs. - Cough, runny nose and sore throat Cough and runny nose can also appear with typhus. In some cases, soreness in the throat area may occur. - Chest pain, general weakness Chest and back pain are signs of pneumonia caused by bacteria. General malaise and weakness are symptoms of infection and inflammation in the body. Diagnosis of Amaryllis typhus
Diagnosis of the disease should be made by an experienced specialist. The doctor usually prescribes the following tests for the patient:
1. Blood test for the presence of honey rickettsia. 2. Chest X-ray