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Epidemic typhus
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Jail Fever, Hospital Fever or Famine Fever
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Is a form of typhus caused by the bacillus Rickettsia prowazekii, which are carried by the human body louse, it causes a high temperature, headache, chills, and general aches and pains that are followed by a rash which covers all the body except for the face, palms, and soles of the feet.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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