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Rickettsia Infection

The bacteria, Ricketsia, is a unusual form of bacteria. Not only, can this bacteria metastasize into several different infections, but the only way it can survive is inside of a host (eg. human body or animal body).

1. Rickettsia Infection can be the culprit for several diseases, such as, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or the Q Fever. Each one of these infections is defined by its own set of characteristics, but each attempts to accomplish the same task; survival.

2. The Ricketts Infection, enters the cell lining blood vessels, causing the vessels to become inflamed or swollen or bleed into the tissue. During this situation, each body reacts in a variety of ways; and because of that, every individual experiences different symptoms.

3. Humans normally contract the Ricketts Infection through a bite from an infected dust mite, lice, fleas or ticks. Once an individual has contracted the infection, it is important to immediately see a doctor, because it is extremely contagious.

4. Initially, the Rickettsia Infection will cause their hosts to suffer a fever, headache, rashes, or malaise. If the individual does not immediately care these symptoms an individual can develop a cough, difficulty breathing, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. In rare, but severe cases of the infection, the liver or spleen enlarges, the kidneys fail, and blood pressure falls dangerously low.

5. Since the Ricketts Infection is bacterial an individual can rid any signs of illness with a doctor presribed antibiotic. Occasionally, if this method does not work, an individual might have to receive a vaccination.