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A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report

Authors: Rifat Rashid, Alessandro C Pasqualotto, David W Denning

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Spotted fever group rickettsioses are an interesting group of infections, which are increasing in incidence worldwide.

Case presentation

Here we describe an imported case to the United Kingdom occurring in a patient who had recently visited Kruger National Park in South Africa – a highly endemic area for Rickettsia infections. Initial treatment with doxycycline failed but the patient made a prompt recovery after commencement of ciprofloxacin.

Conclusion

This finding raises the possibility that there are resistant strains of Rickettsia present.

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Title: A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report
Authors: Rifat Rashid
Alessandro C Pasqualotto
David W Denning
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-98

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A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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