Flying squirrel typhus
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Flying squirrel typhus is a condition characterized by a rash of early macules, and, later, maculopapules.[1]
The flying squirrel Glaucomys volans can transmit epidemic typhus.[2]
Apart from humans, flying squirrels are the only currently known reservoir for Rickettsia prowazekii.[3]
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References [edit]
- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p. 1130. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ^ Bechah Y, Capo C, Mege JL, Raoult D (July 2008). "Epidemic typhus". Lancet Infect Dis 8 (7): 417–26. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(08)70150-6. PMID 18582834.
- ^ Reynolds MG, Krebs JS, Comer JA, et al. (October 2003). "Flying squirrel-associated typhus, United States". Emerging Infect. Dis. 9 (10): 1341–3. PMC 3033063. PMID 14609478.
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