Abstract
Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis are flea-borne rickettsiae that are distributed throughout the world. This mini-review outlines the ecology and epidemiology of flea-borne rickettsioses; highlights important clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations; and discusses areas of uncertainty regarding Rickettsia felis and other rickettsiae harbored by fleas.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 53-56 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
| Volume | 96 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology