Mediterranean Spotted Fever in Children: Study of a Portuguese Endemic Region
Introduction: Mediterranean spotted fever is an infectious disease included in the human rickettsiosis group, with its main distribution in the Mediterranean and South European countries. It is an endemic disease in Portugal, with dogs acting as the main domestic reservoir. Children are a particular...
Main Authors: | Sara Peixoto, Jorge Ferreira, Joana Carvalho, Vânia Martins |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2018-04-01
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Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9713 |
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