Encephalitis: A rare complication of mediterranean spotted fever

Mendes, Jorge; Gomes, João Filipe; Gonçalves, Tatiana; Canhão, Bernardo; Madaleno, João

doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01136

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“…Clinical conditions are characterized by fever, flu-like symptoms, prostration, maculopapular or petechial rash and eschar at the tick bite site [6,7,48,55,56,60,61]. In addition, severe manifestations such as encephalitis [62] may occur in patients with advanced age, immunocompromised, chronic alcoholism, glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, inappropriate use of antibiotics, and delayed of diagnostic and treatment [6,48,63].…”

Section: Mediterranean Spotted-fever (Msf)mentioning

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Tick-Borne Rickettsioses in the Iberian Peninsula

2022

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Tick-borne rickettsioses (TBR) are caused by obligate, intracellular bacteria of the spotted-fever group (SFG) of the genus Rickettsia (Order Rickettsiales), transmitted by hard ticks. TBR are one of the oldest known vector-borne zoonoses and pose a threat to both human and animal health, as over the years, new SFG Rickettsia spp. have been reported worldwide with the potential to be human pathogens. In Portugal and Spain, the countries that constitute the Iberian Peninsula, reported TB rickettsiae causing human disease include Rickettsia conorii conorii, Rickettsia conorii israelensis, Rickettsia slovaca, Rickettsia raoultii, Candidatus Rickettsia rioja, Rickettsia sibirica mongolitimonae, and Rickettsia monacensis. An allochthonous case of TBR caused by Rickettsia massiliae, described in Spain, points to the need to monitor disease epidemiology, to predict risks of exposure and spread of disease, and taking into account globalization and climate changes. This review aims to provide up-to-date information on the status of TBR in the Iberian Peninsula, as well as to show the importance of a national and international collaborative epidemiology surveillance network, towards monitoring Rickettsia spp. circulation in both Portugal and Spain.

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Section: Mediterranean Spotted-fever (Msf)mentioning

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Tick-Borne Rickettsioses in the Iberian Peninsula

2022

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“…Some patients may present with erythema nodosa in the early stage ( Peregrina-Rivas et al, 2022 ), which can be used as a reference for early identification. In a small number of individuals, there have been reported cases of concurrent infections with two types of SFGR, occasionally accompanied by severe sequelae such as encephalitis ( Mendes et al, 2021 ; Rudakov et al, 2019 ).…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding tick-borne rickettsial disease among medical staff in endemic areas of China

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Tick-borne rickettsial disease (TBRD) is a perilous acute infection that often eludes diagnosis in its early stages. The triad of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among medical professionals is key to reducing missed diagnosis rates. Therefore, a meticulous evaluation of KAPs is imperative. This study aimed to delve into the understanding of TBRD and explore the beliefs and practices related to personal prevention methods among individuals in Lu’an, a hotspot for TBRD. During the summer months of 2023, convenience sampling was employed by circulating a confidential questionnaire to 1,206 participants in the endemic regions of China. This questionnaire painted a comprehensive picture of the participants’ sociodemographic profiles and their KAPs levels vis-à-vis TBRD. The findings revealed that participants scored a mere 55.78% in knowledge, while their attitudes and practices garnered impressive scores of 90.09% and 90.83%, respectively. Upon further analysis using multiple linear regression, several intriguing patterns emerged. Male participants, employed in the Infectious Disease Department, held vice-senior or higher titles, or had prior medical training demonstrated superior knowledge scores. On the other hand, medical personnel who were younger than 30, possessed graduate degrees or higher qualifications, and had training excelled in attitudes and practices. Notably, when employing the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix, a significant distribution of medical personnel was observed across the four quadrants. Specifically, 37.43%, 13.19%, 19.61%, and 29.77% fell into the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants. This survey underscores the commendable attitudes and practices of medical staff towards TBRD in endemic regions of China. However, their knowledge level remains wanting and demands urgent improvement.

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Encephalitis: A rare complication of mediterranean spotted fever

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Tick-Borne Rickettsioses in the Iberian Peninsula

Tick-Borne Rickettsioses in the Iberian Peninsula

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding tick-borne rickettsial disease among medical staff in endemic areas of China

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