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Murine Typhus, Reunion, France, 2011–2013
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2015 Murine typhus case was initially identified in Reunion, France, in 2012 in a tourist. Our investigation confirmed 8 autochthonous cases that occurred during January 2011–January 2013 in Reunion. Murine typhus should be considered in local patients and in
Elsa Balleydier +13 more
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Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022 Scrub typhus is a mite-borne disease caused by a Gram-negative obligately intracellular bacillus, Orientia tsutsugamushi. The disease is endemic in the Asia–Australia–Pacific region, including Thailand.
Phanita Chankate +6 more
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Direct evidence of Rickettsia typhi infection in Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks and their canine hosts [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2017 Murine typhus is a rickettsiosis caused by Rickettsia typhi, whose transmission is carried out by rat fleas in urban settlements as classically known, but it also has been related to cat fleas in a sub-urban alternative cycle that has been suggested by ...
Karla Dzul-Rosado +4 more
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Myositis in a child with murine typhus
Infectious Disease Reports, 2014 A 12-year-old boy presented with fever, lower extremity pain and weakness. Examination revealed paraparesis, thigh and calf tenderness. Labs showed high creatinine phosphokinase and Rickettsia typhi titers. This case illustrates endemic typhus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of myositis especially in areas with high prevalence of the
Sheshashree Seshadri, Jaime Fergie
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Typhus Group Rickettsiosis, Brazilian Amazon
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020 Rickettsia rickettsii infection is the only rickettsiosis included in the list of reportable diseases in Brazil, where typhus group rickettsioses, mainly murine typhus, have been underreported.
Antonio H.H. Minervino +6 more
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 31, Issue 8, Page 1066-1072, August 2026.ABSTRACT Objective Scrub typhus is a major cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness (AUFI) in the Asia–Pacific region. Nonspecific presentation, limited diagnostic accuracy and delayed treatment increase morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to develop a simple clinical score for early diagnosis in adults with AUFI. Methods A cross‐sectional
Wilawan Thipmontree +3 more
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Ischemic Hepatitis and Septic Shock Secondary to Murine Typhus Infection in Pregnancy
American Journal of Perinatology ReportsInfection with murine typhus may be associated with significant morbidity. With nonspecific symptoms and laboratory abnormalities, diagnosis may be challenging. In this case, a pregnant patient presented with complaints of fevers and myalgias.
Marissa Berry +4 more
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Improved Detection and Sequencing of Rickettsia spp. DNA in South African Wildlife
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.Nested gltA PCR detected Rickettsia spp. DNA in 44% of South African wildlife samples previously negative by RLB, revealing spotted fever, typhus and transitional group lineages, novel host records, co‐infection and multi‐organ dissemination in impala, highlighting complex wildlife involvement and zoonotic risk within a One Health framework.
Carlo Andrea Cossu +5 more
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Murine typhus presenting with status epilepticus
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019 Patients with rickettsial infection usually present with a febrile illness, headache, arthromyalgia and various biochemical abnormalities. Neurologic involvement is rare in murine typhus.
Humaira Shafi, Louie Galang Hipolito
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Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020 Flea-borne (murine) typhus is caused by Rickettsia typhi. Infection in pregnant women can lead to adverse outcomes when diagnosis and treatment is delayed.
Irene A. Stafford +8 more
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