Severe Rickettsia typhi Infections, Costa Rica
Murine typhus is a febrile, fleaborne disease caused by infection with Rickettsia typhi bacteria. Cases can range from mild and nonspecific to fatal. We report 2 cases of murine typhus in Costa Rica, confirming the presence and circulation of R. typhi causing severe disease in the country.
| Published in: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023-11-01
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/11/22-1561_article |