Agent: Bacteria (rickettsia)
Vector: Rodents (inc. rats, mice, squirrels), opossum (via rat flea or body louse)
Route: Flea or lice bites; inhalation; wound/eye/nose/mouth
Symptoms: Fever, severe headache, chills, general pains, possible rash.
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