Murray Kristy O, Evert Nicole, Mayes Bonny, Fonken Eric, Erickson Timothy, Garcia Melissa N, Sidwa Tom
Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Apr;23(4):645-648. doi: 10.3201/eid2304.160958.
We characterized the epidemiology of typhus group rickettsiosis in Texas, USA. During 2003-2013, a total of 1,762 cases were reported to the state health department. The number of diagnosed cases and geographic expansion increased over time. Physician awareness is critical to diagnose and effectively treat rickettsial infections.
我们对美国得克萨斯州斑疹伤寒群立克次体病的流行病学特征进行了描述。在2003年至2013年期间,该州卫生部门共报告了1762例病例。确诊病例数和地域范围随时间有所增加。医生的认知对于诊断和有效治疗立克次体感染至关重要。