Spring is blooming, and everything is awakening. At this time of year, it is inevitable to travel or go out in the suburbs, everyone should relax at the same time, to avoid contracting typhus, let's get to know this acute infectious disease!
What is typhus and what are the symptoms of infection?
Typhus includes both epidemic and endemic typhus (also known as murine typhus), and Sichuan Province is mainly endemic typhus. The incubation period is 1-2 weeks, and the main clinical features are acute onset, residual high fever, severe headache, rash and central nervous system symptoms. Endemic typhus symptoms are short-lived and have a low case fatality rate.
What pathogens are endemic typhus caused, and what are the vectors?
Endemic typhus is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by Rickettsia möcheli. The vector is rat flea.
What kind of environment is susceptible to endemic typhus?
Poor sanitation and rat-infested places.
What season is endemic typhus most common?
Every spring, the temperature is suitable for the reproduction of rats and rat fleas, the density of rats increases, the range of activities of rats is wide, fleas are easy to bite, and the incidence peaks in autumn and winter.
Who is more susceptible to endemic typhus?
All populations are susceptible, and children and middle-aged and elderly people are more likely to develop the disease, which is related to lower immunity and greater exposure opportunities in these age groups.
How can I prevent endemic typhus?
Pay attention to hygiene in daily life, bathe frequently, and dry more bedding. After pets go home, they should pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene to avoid rat fleas being brought home by pets. To kill rodents and prevent rodents at home, do not lie directly on the grass to play when going out, choose a sunny and clean area, spread a mat, and pay attention to cleaning and disinfection after taking the mat home; you also need to pay attention to food hygiene, food should be served in a closed container to avoid contamination, you need to wash your hands when eating, use clean tableware; if you accidentally scratch your body, you should disinfect it in time and put a band-aid on it, so that you can protect the wound from contact with pathogens. In addition, if you are negligent and still infected, you should seek medical attention immediately if you have suspicious symptoms.
How to sanitize rat fleas?
Boiling, steam, sun, pesticides, etc. can be sanitized.
Do I need to be vaccinated to prevent endemic typhus?
Vaccinations are generally not available.
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