Mediterranean spotted fever

Pronunciation
/Med-uh-ter-RAY-nee-uhn spot-ed FEE-vur/
Category
Disease
Plural
Mediterranean spotted fevers

Definition

A tick-borne disease caused by Rickettsia conorii, characterized by fever, chills, headache, and a distinctive ulcer known as a tache noire.

Etymology

Example

Mediterranean spotted fever is transmitted by ticks found in Southern Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.

Synonyms

  • Boutonneuse Fever

Related Terms

  • Rickettsia conorii
  • Ticks
  • Boutonneuse Fever