| Intrafamilial outbreak of Mediterranean spotted fever. | |
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PMID: 1732403 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The existence of intrafamilial outbreaks of spotted-fever group rickettsioses has seldom been reported, and their true incidence is not known. We here report the occurrence of Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) in three members of a family: a boy, his grandmother and his grandfather. The infection resolved uneventfully in the boy, and followed a more protracted course in the two older patients, who suffered complications including drowsiness, clotting defects and acute renal failure. This finding highlights the importance of conditioning factors such as age and associated illnesses in the prognosis of infection due to Rickettsia conorii, and suggests that strict surveillance of individuals at risk of infection is necessary for prompt recognition of the onset of the illness and initiation of antibiotic treatment without delay. |
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Authors:
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M E Miranda; A González; J L Merino; J G Puig |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of internal medicine Volume: 231 ISSN: 0954-6820 ISO Abbreviation: J. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 1992 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-27 Completed Date: 1992-02-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904841 Medline TA: J Intern Med Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 77-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Boutonneuse Fever / epidemiology* Child Disease Outbreaks* Family Health Female Humans Male Spain / epidemiology |
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