Clinical and epidemiological observations regarding the 1998 Kauai murine typhus outbreak.
Year: 2001
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Five cases of murine typhus occurring on southwestern Kauai in 1998 are described, following an investigation by the Department of Health. Two cases also had concurrent leptospirosis. Recent habitat changes of peridomestic animals and their fleas may have increased the risk for developing murine typhus. Increased suspicion of typhus by island physicians and more aggressive rodent control activities are recommended.
Source: PubMed
Authors: S J Manea, D M Sasaki, J K Ikeda, P P Bruno
Institution: Hawaii Department of Health
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2410222919