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Murine typhus and leptospirosis as causes of acute undifferentiated fever, Indonesia.

Authors :
Gasem MH
Wagenaar JF
Goris MG
Adi MS
Isbandrio BB
Hartskeerl RA
Rolain JM
Raoult D
van Gorp EC
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2009 Jun; Vol. 15 (6), pp. 975-7.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

To investigate rickettsioses and leptospirosis among urban residents of Semarang, Indonesia, we tested the blood of 137 patients with fever. Evidence of Rickettsia typhi, the agent of murine typhus, was found in 9 patients. Another 9 patients showed inconclusive serologic results. Thirteen patients received a diagnosis of leptospirosis. No dual infections were detected.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19523308
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1506.081405