Typhus Group Rickettsiosis, Texas, USA, 2003-2013.
We characterized the epidemiology of typhus group rickettsiosis in Texas, USA. During 2003-2013, a total of 1,762 cases were reported to the state health department. The number of diagnosed cases and geographic expansion increased over time. Physician awareness is critical to diagnose and effectively treat rickettsial infections.
Kristy O
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Murray
Nicole
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Evert
Bonny
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Mayes
Eric
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Fonken
Timothy
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Erickson
Melissa N
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Garcia
Tom
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Sidwa
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D058251:Ctenocephalides / Q000382:microbiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004197:Disease Reservoirs / Q000662:veterinary; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009893:Opossums; D011159:Population Surveillance; D051381:Rats; D012282:Rickettsia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
Texas; Typhus group; United States; bacteria; fleas; murine typhus; rickettsia; rickettsiosis; vector-borne infections; zoonoses