Rose spots
Rose spots
Rose spots (pronunciation: /rəʊz spɒts/) are small, red, flat spots that appear on the body of a person infected with typhoid fever. They are named for their rose-colored appearance.
Etymology
The term "rose spots" is derived from the Latin rosa, meaning "rose", and the Old English spot, meaning "spot or mark". The name is descriptive of the appearance of these spots on the skin.
Description
Rose spots are typically 2-4mm in diameter and appear on the chest and abdomen. They are slightly raised and can be felt by running a hand over the skin. The spots are usually not itchy or painful, but they are a key symptom of typhoid fever and can help in the diagnosis of this disease.
Related Terms
- Typhoid fever: An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, characterized by fever, headache, and rose spots on the skin.
- Salmonella typhi: The bacterium that causes typhoid fever.
- Rash: A change in the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. It may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin.
- Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.
See Also
- Typhoid Mary: The first person in the United States identified as an asymptomatic carrier of the pathogen associated with typhoid fever.
- Epidemiology of typhoid fever: The study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rose spots
- Wikipedia's article - Rose spots
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