Rickettsial infections of the central nervous system
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007469
Abstract: As a result of migrations and globalization, people may face a possible increase in the incidence of central nervous system rickettsial infections (CNS R). These diseases, caused by Rickettsia species and transmitted to humans by… read more here.
Keywords: system rickettsial; nervous system; central nervous; rickettsial infections ... See more keywords
Rickettsial Infections Causing Acute Febrile Illness in Urban Slums, Brazil
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2810.220497
Abstract: We conducted enhanced acute febrile illness surveillance in an urban slum community in Salvador, Brazil. We found that rickettsial infection accounted for 3.5% of urgent care visits for acute fever. Our results suggest that rickettsiae… read more here.
Keywords: rickettsial infections; acute febrile; infections causing; febrile illness ... See more keywords
Innate immunity in rickettsial infections
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1187267
Abstract: Rickettsial agents are a diverse group of alpha-proteobacteria within the order Rickettsiales, which possesses two families with human pathogens, Rickettsiaceae and Anaplasmataceae. These obligate intracellular bacteria are most frequently transmitted by arthropod vectors, a first… read more here.
Keywords: rickettsial infections; immunity; innate immunity; microbiology ... See more keywords
Rickettsial Infections Are Neglected Causes of Acute Febrile Illness in Teluk Intan, Peninsular Malaysia
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7050077
Abstract: Rickettsial infections are among the leading etiologies of acute febrile illness in Southeast Asia. However, recent data from Malaysia are limited. This prospective study was conducted in Teluk Intan, Peninsular Malaysia, during January to December… read more here.
Keywords: acute febrile; febrile illness; rickettsial infections; peninsular malaysia ... See more keywords