Flinders Island spotted fever
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Flinders Island spotted fever is a condition characterized by a rash
Rash
A rash is a change of the skin which affects its color, appearance or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful. The causes, and...

 in approximately 85% of cases.

It is associated with Rickettsia honei
Rickettsia honei
Rickettsia honei is a species of Rickettsia.It can cause Flinders Island spotted fever....

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See also

  • Japanese spotted fever
    Japanese spotted fever
    Japanese spotted fever is a condition characterized by a rash that has early macules, and later, in some patients, petechiae.It is caused by Rickettsia japonica.- See also :* Flea-borne spotted fever...

  • North Asian tick typhus
    North Asian tick typhus
    North Asian tick typhus , also known as Siberian tick typhus, is a condition characterized by a maculopapular rash.It is associated with Rickettsia sibirica.- See also :* Flinders Island spotted fever...

  • List of cutaneous conditions
  • Flinders Island
    Flinders Island
    Flinders Island may refer to:In Australia:* Flinders Island , in the Furneaux Group, is the largest and best known* Flinders Island * Flinders Island , in the Investigator Group* Flinders Island...

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