Kenya tick-bite 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 Kenya tick-bite fever is available below.
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Prognosis for Kenya tick-bite fever: The infection is rarely fatal. Patients have a natural immunity to the infection once they recover.
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