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Mokrani K, Fournier PE, Dalichaouche M, Tebbal S, Aouati A, Raoult D. Reemerging threat of epidemic typhus in Algeria. Journal of Clinical Microbiology [J Clin Microbiol], ISSN: 0095-1137, PMID: 15297561, AugJournal of Clinical Microbiology [J Clin Microbiol], ISSN: 0095-1137, PMID: 15297561, Aug. 2004;42 :pp 3898-900.
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2004Abstract:
We report a case of epidemic typhus in a patient from the Batna region of Algeria, who presented with generalized febrile exanthema. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by serological cross-adsorption followed by Western blotting. Our report emphasizes the threat of epidemic typhus in the highlands of Algeria.