Severe human infection with Rickettsia felis associated with hepatitis in Yucatan, Mexico.

Abstract: Rickettsia felis infection usually is a mild-to-moderate illness characterized by general signs and symptoms. Generally, patients do not require hospitalization. However, we detected 2 severe infections with R. felis. Our findings support the importance of R. felis infection as a potentially severe illness in humans. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]