What is another word for rickettsialpox?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪkɪtsˌɪɐlpˌɒks] (IPA) 
Rickettsialpox is a rare medical condition caused by the bacterium Rickettsia akari. This disease is characterized by fever, rash, and skin lesions. There are a few synonyms for rickettsialpox, including boutonneuse fever, urban typhus, and African tick-bite fever. These synonyms are sometimes used interchangeably, although they have slightly different symptoms and causes. Boutonneuse fever is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia conorii and is typically transmitted to humans through tick bites. Urban typhus, also known as epidemic typhus, is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii and is transmitted through body lice. African tick-bite fever is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia africae and is transmitted through tick bites in sub-Saharan Africa.
