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Rickettsia felis as emergent global threat for humans

Authors :
Perez-Osorio, Carlos E.
Zavala-Velazquez, Jorge E.
Leon, Juan Jose Arias
Zavala-Castro, Jorge E.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. July, 2008, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p1019, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Rickettsia felis is an emergent pathogen belonging to transitional group rickettsiae. First described in 1990, R. felis infections have been reported to occur worldwide in fleas, mammals, and humans. Because [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Company distribution practices
Rickettsia -- Health aspects
Rickettsia -- Distribution
Rickettsia -- Influence
Rickettsial diseases -- Risk factors
Rickettsial diseases -- Diagnosis
Rickettsial diseases -- Control
Rickettsial diseases -- Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
14
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.181225562

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