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Scrub typhus, Republic of Palau

Authors :
Demma, Linda J.
McQuiston, Jennifer H.
Nicholson, William L.
Murphy, Staci M.
Marumoto, Pearl
Sengebau-Kingzio, J. Maireng
Kuartei, Stevenson
Durand, A. Mark
Swerdlow, David L.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. February 2006, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p290, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is a severe febrile illness transmitted to humans by trombiculid mites, which normally feed on rodents. The first known outbreak of scrub typhus in [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.142479203