Gram-negative, obligate intracellular coccobacilli bacteria that infect mammaols and arthropods Rickettsiae are transmitted in the arthropods,which serves as both vector and reservior Both DNA and RNA Is sensitive to antibiotic Culture:in animate media
⚫ Normal body temperature: 37oC (set point) Circadian variation oral T 0. 4oC > axillary T ⚫ Definition of fever: An elevation of core body temperature above the normal range
• Diarrheal illness is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. • It is most commonly encountered in develeoping countries. • Can be life-threatening in infants, young children, and elderly people. Most individuals with this illness can be managed as outpatients