Medical Definition of Sao Paulo fever

1. An acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognised in the Rocky Mountain states, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii transmitted by hard-shelled (ixodid) ticks. Occurs only in the Western Hemisphere. The disease is characterised by sudden onset of headache, chills and fever which can persist for 2-3 weeks, muscle pain. A characteristic rash appears on the extremities and trunk about the 4th day of illness. The rickettsiae grow within damaged cells lining blood vessels which may become blocked by clots. Blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis) is widespread Early recognition of the condition and prompt antibiotic treatment is important in reducing mortality. Synonym: spotted fever, tick fever, and tick typhus. (25 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sao Paulo Fever

Santorini's tubercle
Santorini's vein
Santos
Santy
Sanur
Sanvitalia
Sanvitalia procumbens
Sanya
Sao Bernardo do Campo
Sao Goncalo
Sao Joao de Meriti
Sao Jose dos Campos
Sao Louis
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo fever (current term)
Sao Paulo typhus
Sao Thome e Principe
Sao Thome e Principe monetary unit
Sao Tiago Island
Sao Tome
Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome e Principe
Saone
Saone River
Sapan
Saphar
Sapindaceae
Sapindales
Sapindus drumondii

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