Reemergence of murine typhus in Galveston, Texas, USA, 2013.

ABSTRACT: Twelve patients with murine typhus were identified in Galveston, Texas, USA, in 2013. An isolate from 1 patient was confirmed to be Rickettsia typhi. Reemergence of murine typhus in Galveston emphasizes the importance of vector control and awareness of this disease by physicians and public health officials.

SUBMITTER: Blanton LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4344263 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature