Brazilian Spotted Fever: the importance of dermatological signs for early diagnosis
An. bras. dermatol
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90(2): 248-250, Mar-Apr/2015. graf
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Brazilian spotted fever is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted by tick bite. As this disease is rare and has high mortality rates in Brazil, the clinical aspects and epidemiological data may help the diagnosis. We report a case of Brazilian spotted fever in a 19-year-old patient who presented maculopapular exanthema in the palmar region and upper limbs, lymphadenopathy, fever, chills, headache, conjunctival hyperemia, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, myalgia, developing neurological signs and abdominal pain. He was treated with doxycycline with clinical improvement. We emphasize the importance of the recognition of this disease by dermatologists as cutaneous manifestations are the key findings to establish early diagnosis and prevent complications.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Fièvre pourprée des Montagnes Rocheuses
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Dermatoses bactériennes
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2015
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul/BR
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