New Foci of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae Including Rickettsia honei in Western Australia

[摘要] We describe the first reported case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis in Western Australia, and two cases of probable Rickettsia honei from a new geographic focus. These findings highlight the need to raise awareness of ricksettsial infection among local clinicians as well as those treating visitors to this region, important for outdoor recreation.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] rickettsia infections/*epidemiology/microbiology;antibodies;bacterial/*blood;tick infestations/*complications;Western Australia/epidemiology