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What Is Epidemic Typhus?

I'm doing a report and really need some information. I've been checking medical journals and haven't been able to access them due to the fact that I am not yet a doctor.
What is the motive of epidemic typhus?
And also; Where in the body does it live? i.e. cells
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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I really appreciate your concern look the epidemic of the typhus now rarely seen because of the much better sanitary system even in the under developed countries so this is a subject of research second the organism of this disease is found in the intestine and some time in brain too, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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What Is Epidemic Typhus?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern look the epidemic of the typhus now rarely seen because of the much better sanitary system even in the under developed countries so this is a subject of research second the organism of this disease is found in the intestine and some time in brain too, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.