The use of K39 test in the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis [PDF]
From time to time patients admitted with fever of unknown origin prove to be a diagnostic dilemma. While textbooks describe typical symptoms and signs, and also diagnostic tests, these are not always helpful.
Sciberras, Robert
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Serosurvey of Rickettsia spp. in small mammals from Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil
: This study aimed to evaluate exposure of wild small mammals to spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsiae in Mato Grosso do Sul State, central-western Brazil. Serum samples of 68 small mammals were analyzed by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) against
Lina de Campos Binder +7 more
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Ricerca di Rickettsia del gruppo "Spotted Fever" in zecche antropofile raccolte in Toscana e Liguria [PDF]
Several tick-borne rickettsiae cause human diseases and, in the last years, the increased use of molecular-based identification methods has resulted in new spotted fever group rickettsiae being characterized in ixodid ticks throughout Europe.
FICHI, GIANLUCA
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Mediterranean spotted fever and encephalitis: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is a disease caused by Rickettsia conorii and transmitted by the brown dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus. It is widely distributed through southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Barai, A +7 more
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Identification of Rickettsiae from ticks collected in the Central African Republic using the polymerase chain reaction [PDF]
Cornet, Jean-Paul +2 more
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Editorial: New insights on the transmission and pathogenicity of rickettsiae
Hua Niu, Hua Niu, Hua Niu, Xiaolu Xiong
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Mechanisms of immunity to Rickettsia and implications for vaccine development
Immunity to spotted fever group Rickettsiae following primary infection prevents reinfection as judged by the absence of documented second infections after recovery.
David H. Walker
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Rickettsiae in Ticks, Japan, 2007–2011
Gaowa +13 more
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ON THE PROBABLE IDENTITY OF RICKETTSIA PEDICULI WITH RICKETTSIA QUINTANA [PDF]
openaire +2 more sources
Israeli Spotted Fever, Tunisia
Abir Znazen +4 more
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