Reemerging threat of epidemic typhus in Algeria

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作者：
Mokrani, K
Fournier, PE
Dalichaouche, M
Tebbal, S
Aouati, A
Raoult, D
机构：
[1] Univ Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, IFR 48,CNRS UMR 6020, F-13385 Marseille 5, France
[2] Ctr Hosp Batna, Clin Malad Infect, Batna, Algeria
[3] Ctr Hosp Constantine, Serv Malad Infect, Constantine, Algeria
来源：
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2004年 / 42卷 / 08期
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D O I：
10.1128/JCM.42.8.3898-3900.2004
中图分类号：
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号：
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要：
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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