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doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2012.10.018.
Epub 2012 Nov 7.
The use of eschar swabs for the diagnosis of African tick-bite fever
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The use of eschar swabs for the diagnosis of African tick-bite fever
Ticks Tick Borne Dis.
2012 Dec.
Abstract
African tick-bite fever (ATBF) caused by Rickettsia africae is a frequent cause of fever in returned travelers. Here, we used eschar swabs and/or eschar crust samples for the molecular diagnosis of ATBF in returned travelers. In 4 of 5 patients returning from South Africa, including 3 with negative serology, R. africae was identified by molecular tools targeting 2 different genes. The findings of this study highlight the usefulness of eschar swabs and/or eschar crust samples for the diagnosis of R. africae infection.
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