Although the specific form of pathogenesis is still a subject of ongoing research, the bacteria has been observed to result in morphological symptoms that are atypical of bacterial infection. Autopsy of the victims vividly exhibit erythrophagocytosis, hepatosplenomegaly, interstitial pneumonia, and lymph node sinus hyperplasia. In addition, Myocarditis and Endocarditis have also been demonstrated in such patients. Synovial and serosal surfaces may be more suited for the growth of the bacteria within the body. Furthermore, leukocytoclastic vasculitis has been observed in the skin lesions.
Haverhill fever
Tomato fever
Rat-bite fever
Cuban fever
Cotton fever
Boutonneuse fever
Blackwater fever
Spondweni fever