A fatal case of Brazilian spotted fever in a non-endemic area in Brazil: the importance of having health professionals who understand the disease and its areas of transmission
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(5): 653-655, Sept.-Oct. 2016.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Brazilian spotted fever (BSF) is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Because of its high case-fatality rate and apparent increase in areas of transmission, it is considered to be the rickettsial illness of primary public health interest. Cases of this disease have historically occurred in Southeastern Brazil. This article reports the first fatal case of BSF in Southern Brazil. This case high lights the importance of BSF to be considered as a differential diagnosis for acute hemorrhagic fever in areas where cases of BSF may not be expected.
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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Fièvre pourprée des Montagnes Rocheuses
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
/
Femelle
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
/
Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Ministério da Saúde/BR
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