Atypical case of Mediterranean spotted fever
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Mediterranean spotted fever: case series of 24 years (1989–2012)
PURPOSE Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is the most prevalent zoonosis in Portugal. To characterize it's evolution between 1989 and 2012, the authors reviewed the cases diagnosed at their unit during this period. METHODS Review of clinical records of patients with MSF diagnosis, between 1989 and 2012. RESULTS Data from 250 patients was included, 54% male. Mean age at diagnosis was 58 year...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1413-8670
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702010000300001