Transmitted by mites carried by the house mouse.
A disease found in North America, caused by Rickettsia akari passed to humans by bites from mites which live on mice.
A disease of mice caused by the microorganism Rickettsia akari and transmitted to man by mites: it produces chills, fever, muscular pain, and a rash similar to that of chickenpox. The disease is mild and runs its course in 2-3 weeks.