Risk Factors for Rickettsia
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Rickettsia are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Rickettsia makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Rickettsia. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Rickettsia. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Rickettsia in various sources includes:
- Ticks
- Tick bites
- Fleas
- Flea bites
- Lice
- Lice bites
Last revision: June 13, 2003
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