Rickettsia mongolotimonae infection in South Africa.
We report the first laboratory-confirmed case of Rickettsia mongolotimonae infection in Africa. The patient sought treatment for an eschar on his toe; lymphangitis, severe headaches, and fever subsequently developed. After a regimen of doxycycline, symptoms rapidly resolved. R. mongolotimonae infection was diagnosed retrospectively by serologic tests and molecular-based detection of the organism in biopsy specimens of eschar material.
Pretorius
Anne-Marié
AM
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. gnvramp.nd@mail.uovs.ac.za
Birtles
Richard J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012282:Rickettsia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013019:South Africa
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004318:Doxycycline