Epidemic typhus imported from Algeria

Authors :: Niang, M.
Brouqui, P.
Raoult, D.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. Sept-Oct, 1999, Vol. 5 Issue 5, p716, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Introduction of epidemic typhus to France is reported by serologic test and isolation of Rickettsia proazekii in blood of a patient returning from Algeria. Possible serious public health risk issues are addressed.<br />We report epidemic typhus in a French patient returning from Algeria. The diagnosis was confirmed by serologic testing and the isolation of Rickettsia prowazekii in blood. Initially the patient was [...]