Human infection with Rickettsia sibirica mongolitimonae, Spain, 2007-2011.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Ramos JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3559030 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature