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What is Typhus fever?
Typhus fevers are infectious diseases that include epidemic typhus, scrub typhus, and murine typhus.
When was he born?
February 9, 1871
How is Typhus fever diagnosed?
Skin biopsy, Western Blot, Immunifluorescence test
What is a dichotomous key?
a scientific tool that allows for a simpler way of scientific classification
Who created the first microscope?
Anton von Leeuwenhoek
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
It is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of a tick
Where was he born?
Finland, Ohio
How is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever diagnosed?
blood testing, rash sample, or even the tick itself
What is the Genus of R. rickettsii?
Rickettsia
What does Pathophysiology mean?
The disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury.
What are the symptoms of typhus fever?
fever, headache, and rash
When did Howard Ricketts die?
May 3, 1910
What is the treatment for Typhus Fever?
Doxycycline (preferred treatment), Chloramphenicol (option for those pregnant or breastfeeding), ciprofloxacin (for adults who can’t take doxycycline)
What is the class of R. rickettsia?
Alpha Probacteria
What does Microbiology mean?
The study of microscopic organisms
What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Fever, Headache, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Muscle pain, & Lack of appetite
Did he die in the same city he was born in? If not, where did he die?
No, he died in Mexico City.
What is the Treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
to receive early treatment of Doxycycline can prevent serious illness or even death
What is the Domain of R. rickettsia?
Bacteria
What did John Snow do?
His findings inspired anesthesia and he is considered the father of epidemiology.
What is Rickettsias?
It is a gram-negative, rod shaped, bacteria that is transmitted by biting arthropods (such as lice,ticks, or mites).
What was the name of his partner?
Russle M. Wilder
Why are the diagnosis and treatment very similar between typhus fever and rocky mountain spotted fever?
because they are under the same family of Rickettsial disease
What are the six kingdoms on a dichotomous key?
Bacteria, Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Anemalia, Eubacteria
What are Robert Koch's four postulates?
1. The suspected organism must usually be associated with the disease.
2. The suspected causal organism must be isolated
3. symptoms of the original disease must develop when introduced to a new subject
4. The same pathogen must be re-isolated