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. 

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