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. 2018 Oct;48(4):325-329.
doi: 10.1177/0049475518794580. Epub 2018 Aug 23.

Clinicopathological study on rickettsial spotted fever from south India

Peter Cv Dincy  1 , Pulimood A Susanne  1 , George Leni  1 , Sohanlal T  2 , Thomas Meera  3 , Prakash John Aj  2
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Clinicopathological study on rickettsial spotted fever from south India

Peter Cv Dincy et al. Trop Doct. 2018 Oct.

Abstract

In a prospective study conducted between November 2006 and April 2008 of 35 patients (male:female ratio 2:1) with proven rickettsial spotted fever, a generalised rash with involvement of palms and soles were seen in 80% of patients. Vasculitis on histopathology of rash was seen in 54%.

Keywords: Rickettsiae; Spotted fever; histopathology.

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