“…In addition to cat fleas, Rickettsia felis has also been detected in arthropods such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice. [4] In 1994, the first human case of Rickettsia felis infection was reported in the USA. [5] Rickettsia felis infection has also been reported in Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Israel, South Korea, Thailand, Laos, New Zealand and other countries and regions.…”