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We report two cases of spotted black snake (Pseudechis guttatus) envenoming. One patient experienced localised burning pain around the bite and developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, upper abdominal cramping and diaphoresis. He was treated with intravenous fluids and antiemetics, but no antivenom,
Rocky Mountain spotted fever can present with predominantly abdominal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Two elderly patients presented with an acute febrile illness and abdominal symptoms. Rash was not present initially. Workup disclosed cholelithiasis in one, and a
Rocky Mountain spotted fever occurs during seasonal tick activity. A history of exposure to tick-containing habitats within the 3- to 12-day incubation period is a key epidemiological factor. The signs of fever, headache, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia at onset of infection are difficult to
In a prospective study of 70 Israeli children with spotted fever the major clinical features were fever (100%), skin rash (98.5%), myalgia (54%) and vomiting (40%). Thrombocytopenia (75%) and hyponatremia (62.5%) were common, but were not associated with increased mortality. Antibodies to Rickettsia
Brazilian spotted fever is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted by tick bite. As this disease is rare and has high mortality rates in Brazil, the clinical aspects and epidemiological data may help the diagnosis. We report a case of Brazilian spotted fever
Recent clinical studies have shown a high incidence of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and case reports have documented rickettsial infection and vascular injury in the small intestine, appendix, and gallbladder. To determine the incidence and
BACKGROUND
The diagnosis of Japan spotted fever (JSF) is very difficult in some cases. The initial diagnosis of JSF is very important to treat.
METHODS
We report nine cases of Japan spotted fever (JSF) with variable clinical features diagnosed at our hospital in 2008.
RESULTS
Concerning clinical
During the 3-year period 1984-1986, 13 cases of spotted fever were clinically diagnosed and serologically confirmed among the 341 residents of an agricultural settlement in the Negev desert in southern Israel (attack rate 3.8%, expected attack rate 0.13%). The disease was observed more frequently
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an emerging public health concern near the US-Mexico border, where it has resulted in thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths in the past decade. We identified 4 patients who had acquired RMSF in northern Mexico and subsequently died at US healthcare
A dog was examined because of petechiation, an inability to stand, pale mucous membranes, a possible seizure, and thrombocytopenia. Tick-borne illness was suspected, but despite treatment, the dog died. Eight days later, a second dog owned by the same individual also died. The dog was not examined
Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is the most important tick-borne disease in Portugal. It is a notifiable disease and during 1989-2000 the annual incidence rate in Portugal was 9.8/10(5) inhabitants. Although recognized as a benign acute disease and treated mainly with ambulatory procedures, some
METHODS
In connection with a period of residence in the Mediterranean basin (Portugal, Spain, Sicily) one woman and two men (age: 28, 31 and 40 years) got sick with fever in August and in the midst of October. In addition, they complained about headache in two cases and myalgias, arthralgia and
Objectives: Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is a tick-borne endemic disease caused by Rickettsia conorii conorii and transmitted to humans by the brown dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus. It is characterized by fever, maculopapular rash
OBJECTIVE
To describe the clinical characteristics and course of children with laboratory-diagnosed Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and to identify clinical findings independently associated with adverse outcomes of death or discharge with neurologic deficits.
METHODS
Retrospective chart review
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a potentially fatal tick-borne disease in people and dogs. RMSF is reported in the USA and several countries in north, central and south Americas. The causing agent of this disease, Rickettsia rickettsii, is transmitted by several species of ticks, including