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Murine typhus: endemic Rickettsia in southwest Texas.

Authors :
Liddell PW
Sparks MJ
Source :
Clinical laboratory science : journal of the American Society for Medical Technology [Clin Lab Sci] 2012 Spring; Vol. 25 (2), pp. 81-7.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Murine Typhus is a zoonosis caused by the organism Rickettsia typhi and is transmitted to humans by fleas. It is endemic in several areas of Texas, California and Hawaii where the vector is supported predominantly by rodents in addition to opossums, domestic and feral cats and domestic dogs. We present a typical case in an adult from Corpus Christi, located in one of the four endemic areas in Texas. Included is an overview of the organism's pathogenicity and our host responses, both influencing the milder clinical course seen with this species of Rickettsia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0894-959X
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical laboratory science : journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22693777