History, Rats, Fleas, and Opossums: The Ascendency of Flea-Borne Typhus in the United States, 1910–1944

Flea-borne typhus, due to <i>Rickettsia </i><i>typhi</i> and <i>Rickettsia </i><i>felis</i>, is an infection causing fever, headache, rash, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, and diverse organ manifestations. Although most cases are self-limited, 26%&#87...

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Main Author: Gregory M. Anstead
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/1/37