Reemerging Threat of Epidemic Typhus in Algeria
AUTOR(ES)
Mokrani, K.
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
We report a case of epidemic typhus in a patient from the Batna region of Algeria, who presented with generalized febrile exanthema. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by serological cross-adsorption followed by Western blotting. Our report emphasizes the threat of epidemic typhus in the highlands of Algeria.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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