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- Title
A case of Rickettsia felis infection-induced encephalitis in a pregnant woman.
- Authors
Jinghua Qiu; Hui Feng; Lijun Liu; Jianjun Zhu
- Abstract
This article presents a case study of a pregnant woman who developed encephalitis as a result of Rickettsia felis infection. Rickettsia felis is a type of bacteria that is mainly transmitted by fleas. Symptoms of this infection include fever, fatigue, headache, rash, and a skin lesion. While cases of Rickettsia felis infection have been increasing, severe complications in pregnant women are rare. The article highlights the importance of careful treatment in pregnant women and discusses the successful outcome of the patient's treatment, with a healthy baby being delivered. It also calls for further research on the incidence and impact of Rickettsia felis infection in humans, especially in pregnant women.
- Subjects
VIRAL encephalitis; FELIS; RICKETTSIA; PREGNANT women; ENCEPHALITIS
- Publication
World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 2, p150
- ISSN
1920-8642
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2024.019