Typhus Group Rickettsiosis, Texas, USA, 2003–2013

Autor: Kristy O. Murray, Nicole Evert, Bonny Mayes, Eric Fonken, Timothy Erickson, Melissa N. Garcia, Tom Sidwa
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 23, Iss 4, Pp 645-648 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI: 10.3201/eid2304.160958
Popis: We characterized the epidemiology of typhus group rickettsiosis in Texas, USA. During 2003–2013, a total of 1,762 cases were reported to the state health department. The number of diagnosed cases and geographic expansion increased over time. Physician awareness is critical to diagnose and effectively treat rickettsial infections.
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