Neglected human Rickettsia felis infection in Taiwan: A retrospective seroepidemiological survey of patients with suspected rickettsioses.
<h4>Background</h4>Current knowledge on Rickettsia felis infection in humans is based on sporadic case reports. Here we conducted a retrospective seroepidemiological survey of R. felis infection among febrile patients visiting a medical center in Taipei.<h4>Methodology/principal fi...
Main Authors: | Wan-Hsiu Yang, Meng-Shiuan Hsu, Pei-Yun Shu, Kun-Hsien Tsai, Chi-Tai Fang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-04-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009355 |
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