title: [A prospective study of 57 cases of Mediterranean boutonneuse fever].
abstract: Mediterranean boutonneuse fever (MBF) is an uncommon acute infective disease characterized by the development of an inoculation lesion followed by fever and maculo-papular erythematous rash. In the present study we have evaluated the epidemiological, clinical and laboratory abnormalities of 57 cases of MBF diagnosed in our Hospital during a 2-year period. Although incidence does not appear to increase, our series shows that MBF is a common disease in our area. On the whole, MBF is a benign condition; however, torpid forms are increasingly reported. Therefore, a rational therapeutic approach questioning the validity of single therapeutic doses is required, particularly for adults.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davins
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Soriano
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Manterolas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valencia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sabrià-Leal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001907:Boutonneuse Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012424:Rural Population; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014505:Urban Population
chemical_list: D004318:Doxycycline
vernacular_title: Estudio prospectivo de 57 casos de fiebre botonosa mediterránea.