Endemic Typhus Fever

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia felis. It is transmitted to humans from infected rat fleas. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, and weakness.

**Synonyms:** - Endemic Flea-Borne Typhus - Endemic Flea-Borne Typhus - Endemic Typhus