Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-90) and index.
What is a rickettsia? -- The amazing life of a tick -- The natural ecology of rickettsia rickettsii -- Rocky mountain spotted fever: course and clinical features -- How does the rickettsia cause the disease? -- How the immune system fights rickettsiae -- How to make a diagnosis -- How an effective antibiotic works against rickettsiae -- Avoiding rocky mountain spotted fever -- Defense against bioterrorism.
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The causes and treatment options for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.