Rickettsiae: Spotted Fever group R. rickettsii R. parkeri R. philipii / Rickettsia 364D R. africae R. australis R. conorii R. sibirica R. japonica R. akari R. felis Treatment: - Doxycycline (preferred for both pregnant and non-pregnant) - Azithromycin is alternative for mild disease - Chloramphenicol is reserved for severe rickettsial infection. #Rickettsiae #SpottedFever #grouping #Species #SFG #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases #Classification