Murine Typhus, Reunion, France, 2011–2013
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Murine typhus case was initially identified in Reunion, France, in 2012 in a tourist. Our investigation confirmed 8 autochthonous cases that occurred during January 2011-January 2013 in Reunion. Murine typhus should be considered in local patients and in travelers returning from Reunion who have fevers of unknown origin.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015