New and old hotspots for rickettsial spotted fever acquired in Tasmania, 2012-2017.

CONCLUSIONS: This study extends our knowledge of the epidemiology of rickettsial disease in Tasmania. This is the first account including confirmed cases acquired in the Midlands of Tasmania. Implications for public health: Increased knowledge and awareness of epidemiology of rickettsial infection in Tasmania is essential for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. These findings bear wider relevance outside Tasmania because visitors may also be at risk. PMID: 31268225 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31268225?dopt=Abstract

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - July 2, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Willis G, Lodo K, McGregor A, Howes F, Williams S, Veitch M Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research

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