Reemerging threat of epidemic typhus in Algeria.
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.
Clinique des Maladies Infectieuses, Centre Hospitalier de Batna, France.
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Mokrani
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Fournier
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D000462:Algeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012283:Rickettsia prowazekii; D014438:Typhus, Epidemic Louse-Borne / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial