eMedicine - Mediterranean Spotted Fever Article by Pierre A Dorsainvil, MD. Also known as boutonneuse fever, is transmitted by the dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus.
Medmicro: Rickettsiae Scientific and medical information on the organisms and the diseases they cause.
The Merck Manual: Rickettsial Diseases Provides detailed information on each of these conditions, including symtpoms, diagnosis, treatment and public health implications.
