Reemerging Threat of Epidemic Typhus in Algeria

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Authors

K. Mokrani

Pierre‐Edouard Fournier · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Mokhtar Dalichaouche · Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Dr Benbadis Constantine

S. Tebbal

A. Aouati · Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Dr Benbadis Constantine

Didier Raoult · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Abstract

ABSTRACT 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.

Topics & Keywords

Vector-borne infectious diseases Viral Infections and Vectors Mosquito-borne diseases and control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

Volume 42, Issue 8, pp. 3898-3900

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.42.8.3898-3900.2004

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