title: Flea-Borne Rickettsioses and Rickettsiae.
abstract: Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis are flea-borne rickettsiae that are distributed throughout the world. This mini-review outlines the ecology and epidemiology of flea-borne rickettsioses; highlights important clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations; and discusses areas of uncertainty regarding Rickettsia felis and other rickettsiae harbored by fleas.
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
authors: Lucas S
authors: LS
authors: Blanton
authors: Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
authors: David H
authors: DH
authors: Walker
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D012282:Rickettsia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000635:transmission*; D005423:Siphonaptera / Q000382:microbiology*