Severe human infection with Rickettsia felis associated with hepatitis in Yucatan, Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Rickettsia felis infection usually is a mild-to-moderate illness characterized by general signs and symptoms. Generally, patients do not require hospitalization. However, we detected 2 severe infections with R. felis. Our findings support the importance of R. felis infection as a potentially severe illness in humans.

SUBMITTER: Zavala-Castro J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4189836 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature