Human Infection with Rickettsia sibirica mongolitimonae, Spain, 2007–2011

oleh: José M. Ramos, Isabel Jado, Sergio Padilla, Mar Masiá, Pedro Anda, Félix Gutiérrez

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-02-01

Deskripsi

Human infection with Rickettsia sibirica mongolitimonae was initially reported in 1996, and reports of a total of 18 cases have been published. We describe 6 additional cases that occurred in the Mediterranean coast region of Spain during 2007–2011. Clinicians should consider this infection in patients who have traveled to this area.