Murine (endemic) typhus in Brazil: case report and review

Authors

  • Luiz J. Silva Secretaria Estadual da Saúde; Superintendência do Controle de Endemias
  • Priscila M.O. Papaiordanou Secretaria Estadual da Saúde; Superintendência do Controle de Endemias

Keywords:

Murine typhus, Brazil, Rickettsial infections, Rickettsia typhi

Abstract

Murine typhus has been increasingly recognized worldwide and is becoming a relevant differential diagnosis in febrile conditions. In Brazil, murine typhus has never received much attention. We present a recently diagnosed case and a literature review that suggests that the disease could be more prevalent in Southeastern Brazil than acknowledged until now.

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Published

2004-10-01

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 5 (2004)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Silva, L. J., & Papaiordanou, P. M. (2004). Murine (endemic) typhus in Brazil: case report and review . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 46(5), 283-285. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30845