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Identification of Rickettsial Infections by Using Cutaneous Swab Specimens and PCR.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases . Jan2011, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p83-86. 4p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- To determine the usefulness of noninvasive cutaneous swab specimens for detecting rickettsiae, we tested skin eschars from 6 guinea pigs and from 9 humans. Specimens from eschars in guinea pigs were positive for rickettsiae as long as lesions were present. Optimal storage temperature for specimens was 4°C for 3 days. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 57551886
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1701.100854