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Rickettsialpox

Description	Mild disease resembling chickenpox from getting bitten by an infected mouse
Location	United States, South Africa, Korea, Russia
Cause	Rickettsia transmitted by house mice
Symptoms	Discomfort in bright light, fever, chills, muscle pain, rash similar to chickenpox, sweating
Treatment	Seek medical attention from a physician
Prevention	Eliminate mice in homes Keep pet mice in a clean environment

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