🌞 Section 274.2 · Mediterranean Spotted Fever (Boutonneuse Fever)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Caused by Rickettsia conorii. Vector: brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). Endemic around Mediterranean, Africa, India. Clinical: fever, maculopapular rash (including palms/soles), tache noire (black eschar) at tick bite site, regional lymphadenopathy. Usually milder than RMSF. Treatment: doxycycline.

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πŸ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios β€” Mediterranean Spotted Fever (Section 274.2)

πŸ“‡ High‑Yield Review Cards (Mediterranean Spotted Fever)

🩺 Recognizing Mediterranean Spotted Fever

Select a presentation for diagnosis and management of Mediterranean spotted fever.

πŸ“‹ Step‑by‑Step Management of Mediterranean Spotted Fever

    πŸ“Š Key Clinical Features

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    ⚑ Clinical Reflex Prompts β€” Mediterranean Spotted Fever

    πŸ“– Summary: Mediterranean Spotted Fever (Rickettsia conorii)