Severe clinical forms of Mediterranean spotted fever: A case series from an endemic area in Bulgaria

Severe clinical forms of Mediterranean spotted fever: A case series from an endemic area in Bulgaria

Background/Aim. Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) belongs to Rickettsioses, the Spotted fever group (SFG). The causal agent is Rickettsia conorii conorii and the transmission to humans occurs through dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus bites. The aim of this study was to describe clinical and laborato...

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Main Authors: Baymakova Magdalena, Pekova Liliya, Parousheva Pavlina, Andonova Radina, Plochev Kamen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2018-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
rickettsia
boutonneuse fever
ticks
bulgaria
serology
blood chemical analyses
diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2018/0042-84501600380B.pdf

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