The Current Importance of Rickettsioses,
Abstract
An indication of the practical significance of rickettsioses is furnished by figures on the frequency of diseases, and, if applicable, mortality. Experience has shown that these figures are inaccurate and generally estimated too low. Many rickettsioses run such a mild course that there is no need for medical help or for a diagnosis. A further difficulty is the fact that in feverish diseases antibiotic treatment is immediately instituted, which in the case of rickettsioses renders an exact serologic diagnosis impossible. Diagnosis in good time is of decisive importance for successful treatment. To be able to judge the situation, a separate discussion of the most important forms of rickettsiosis is desirable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA023981
Entities
People
- F. Weyer
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases