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Boutonneuse Fever Definition
Common names:
  • Boutonneuse Fever
  • Mediterranean Tick Fever
A person with Boutonneuse fever has an infection caused by the bacteria, Rickettsia conorii. The organism is transmitted to humans by ticks. Images

Boutonneuse fever can cause a fever, rash or lymph gland swelling. Most cases of Boutonneuse fever occur in the Mediterranean.
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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