Reemerging threat of epidemic typhus in Algeria.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 42 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004