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Mediterranean spotted fever with encephalitis

Published:2009-04-01 Issue:4 Volume:58 Page:521-525
ISSN:0022-2615
Container-title:Journal of Medical Microbiology
language:en
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Author:

Aliaga Luis¹,Sánchez-Blázquez Patricia¹,Rodríguez-Granger Javier²,Sampedro Antonio²,Orozco Miguel¹,Pastor Jorge³

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Medicine (University of Granada), Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Avda Fuerzas Armadas, s/n, 18014 Granada, Spain

2. Service of Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Avda Fuerzas Armadas, s/n, 18014 Granada, Spain

3. Service of Radiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Avda Fuerzas Armadas, s/n, 18014 Granada, Spain

Abstract

Rickettsia conorii infection is endemic in the Mediterranean basin, where it is known as Mediterranean spotted fever, also known as Boutonneuse fever and Marseilles fever. We report the case of a 66-year-old diabetic man who presented a severe form of the disease, complicated by acute renal failure, thrombocytopenia and encephalitis. Diagnosis was confirmed by indirect immunofluorescence assay. Despite appropriate treatment, severe neurological sequelae have remained. Medical literature on encephalitis caused by R. conorii is also reviewed.

Publisher

Microbiology Society

Subject

Microbiology (medical),General Medicine,Microbiology

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