Boutonneuse Fever: eMedicine Dermatology

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Boutonneuse Fever: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Boutonneuse fever (BF) is usually a mild rickettsial disease caused by Rickettsia conorii (endemic in the Mediterranean basin); however, severe complications with neurologic involvement can occur in about 6-10% of boutonneuse fever patients. Boutonneuse fever complications ...

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Tags: Insect Bite, Dermatology, Skin, Skin Rash, Fever, Neurology, Disease and Condition

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Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:10 pm By:

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Have fever, a widespread rash, and a skin ulcer at the site of a tick bite? It might be boutonneuse fever. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9YGOV1

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of etiologically diverse viral diseases unified by common underlying pathophysiology. These febrile diseases result from infection by viruses from 4 viral families: Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, Filoviridae, and Flaviviridae. The viruses ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of diverse viral diseases unified by common underlying causes. http://bit.ly/dw9on7

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Roseola is a common childhood disease. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/bAqX5M

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Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has 4 types. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9vrRl9

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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a self-limited childhood exanthem that manifests in a characteristic acral distribution. It is rarely associated with systemic findings. The original cases, described in Italy by Gianotti in 1955, were associated with hepatitis B ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (or acrodermatitis) is a skin condition that may be accompanied with fever & malaise. http://bit.ly/aaor0R

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Certain skin eruptions or changes can be associated with cardiac disease. Learn how skin can play a role in diagnosis.http://bit.ly/91YgNo

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Scarlet fever may follow a streptococcal infection but food-borne outbreaks have been reported. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9cPjwm

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has been reported in most states and remains a killer for a small percentage. Learn causes.http://bit.ly/cxY4Lu

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Schnitzler syndrome is rare. Do you know what it is? Find the symptoms, causes, and treatment options here. http://bit.ly/buOQxI

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