A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Spotted fever group rickettsioses are an interesting group of infections, which are increasing in incidence worldwide.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>Here we describe an imported case to the United Kingdom...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/98 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Spotted fever group rickettsioses are an interesting group of infections, which are increasing in incidence worldwide.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>Here we describe an imported case to the United Kingdom occurring in a patient who had recently visited Kruger National Park in South Africa – a highly endemic area for <it>Rickettsia </it>infections. Initial treatment with doxycycline failed but the patient made a prompt recovery after commencement of ciprofloxacin.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This finding raises the possibility that there are resistant strains of <it>Rickettsia </it>present.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |