학술논문
Severe Rickettsia typhi Infections, Costa Rica.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*RICKETTSIA
*SALMONELLA typhi
*INFECTION
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Language
ISSN
1080-6040
Abstract
Murine typhus is a febrile, fleaborne disease caused by infection with Rickettsia typhi bacteria. Cases can range from mild and nonspecific to fatal. We report 2 cases of murine typhus in Costa Rica, confirming the presence and circulation of R. typhi causing severe disease in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]