A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Spotted fever group rickettsioses are an interesting group of infections, which are increasing in incidence worldwide.


METHODS
Here we describe an imported case to the United Kingdom occurring in a patient who had recently visited Kruger National Park in South Africa - a highly endemic area for Rickettsia infections. Initial treatment with doxycycline failed but the patient made a prompt recovery after commencement of ciprofloxacin.


CONCLUSIONS
This finding raises the possibility that there are resistant strains of Rickettsia present.
Rashid
Rifat
R
Wythenshawe Hospital and The University of Manchester, UK. rifatrashid@hotmail.com
Pasqualotto
Alessandro C
AC
Denning
David W
DW