User:Articles0405/Typhus/Jtownsend10 Peer Review

Diagnosis[edit]
The main method of diagnosing Typhus of all types is laboratory testing. It's most commonly done with an indirect immunofluorescence antibody IFA test for all types of Typhus. This tests a sample for the antibodies associated with Typhus. It can also be done with either immunohistochemistry (IHC) or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests excluding scrub typhus. Scrub Typhus isn't tested with IHC or PCR but is instead tested with the IFA test as well as indirect immunuoperoxidase (IIP) assays.

-Great start, could go into more depth on what IIP entails in the case of Typhus screening.

Prevention[edit][edit]
As of 2020, no vaccine is commercially available. A vaccine has been in development for scrub typhus known as the scrub typhus vaccine.

Scrub Typhus[edit]
Scrub typhus is caused by mites so avoid the outdoors when Scrub is common in the area. Make sure your clothing is treated with permethrin to prevent mite bites. Lastly, make sure to use bug spray to keep mites away as well. For children and babies, you additionally have to make sure their clothing covers their limbs. For babies put a mosquito cover over their stroller which also protects them from mites.

- Add comma between "mites" and "so".

-possibly hyperlink or describe permethrin and what it does.

-the "lastly..... as well" sentence could flow better

-add comma between "babies" and "put".

Epidemic Typhus[edit]
Epidemic typhus is caused by body lice and thrives in areas with overcrowding. So, to avoid these lice you should stay away from highly populated areas. Also, make sure to regularly clean yourself and your clothing to help deal with louse. This also goes for things like bedding and towels. Make sure to not share any fabric items with anyone who has lice or typhus. Lastly, treat clothing with permethrin because it helps kill lice.

- could be written in a more academic tone

Murine Typhus[edit]
Murine typhus is caused by flea bites you just need to take steps to avoid flees. This can be done by making sure your pets don't have fleas and if they do treat those fleas. Stay away from wild animals, use insect repellent to keep fleas away, and wear gloves when dealing with sick or dead animals. Take steps to ensure rodents or other wildlife don't get into your home.

- Restructure the first sentence to flow better

-Add comma between "fleas" and "and"

-Add comma between "do" and "treat"

Great start to your Typhus wiki page, the information seems very accurate and your sources are well cited. The article is very detailed and well done in most regards, however I made some notes above that would help improve your article in my opinion. In general the only issues I noticed were small grammatical and structural issues. Great Job!

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