Boutonneuse fever

Boutonneuse fever: Introduction

Boutonneuse fever: An infectious disease that is caused by Rickettsia conorii which is transmitted by the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). The disease occurs predominantly in Mediterranean areas such as India and Africa. The onset of symptoms is usually sudden and the incubation period is usually between 6 and 10 days. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Boutonneuse fever is available below.

Symptoms of Boutonneuse fever

• Fever - may last 1-2 weeks
• Chills
• Black crusted ulceration at site of tick bite
• Rash - starts 3-5 days after fever starts and lasts 10-20 days after other symptoms disappear
• Muscle pain
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Boutonneuse fever: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Boutonneuse fever:

• Pericarditis
• Heart failure
• Acute kidney failure (type of Kidney stones)
• Myocarditis
• Nephritis
• Adult respiratory distress syndrome
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Less Common Symptoms of Boutonneuse fever

• Enlarged spleen
• Light sensitivity
• Conjunctivitis
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Boutonneuse fever?

• Failure to diagnose Boutonneuse fever
• Undiagnosed: Boutonneuse fever

Treatments for Boutonneuse fever

• Antibiotics can shorten the duration of the fever. Doxycycline is the most commonly used one but tetracycline, chloramphenicol or ciprofloxacin are also used
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Prognosis for Boutonneuse fever

Prognosis for Boutonneuse fever: The infection is rarely fatal. Patients have a natural immunity to the infection once they recover.

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