biostudies-literatureUnknown23(11)Faccini-Martinez AAIn 2015, we investigated Bartonella quintana and typhus group rickettsiae in body lice from homeless persons in Bogotá, Colombia. We found B. quintana-infected body lice and seroprevalence of this microorganism in 19% of homeless persons and typhus group rickettsiae in 56%. Public health professionals should start preemptive measures and active vector control.Emerging infectious diseases1876-1879https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5652414biostudies-literatureBartonella quintana and Typhus Group Rickettsiae Exposure among Homeless Persons, Bogota, Colombia.PMC5652414Bravo-Estupinan DMHidalgo MMarquez ACLopez-Castillo CACuervo CFaccini-Martinez AACalixto OJBotero-Garcia CAfalseBartonella quintana and Typhus Group Rickettsiae Exposure among Homeless Persons, Bogota, Colombia.In 2015, we investigated Bartonella quintana and typhus group rickettsiae in body lice from homeless persons in Bogotá, Colombia. We found B. quintana-infected body lice and seroprevalence of this microorganism in 19% of homeless persons and typhus group rickettsiae in 56%. Public health professionals should start preemptive measures and active vector control.2017-01-01T00:00:00Z2017 Nov2022-02-11T15:42:53.369Z2019-03-27T02:59:39ZS-EPMC56524142904828410.3201/eid2311.170341