A Flea-Borne Mystery: Unraveling Murine Typhus in a Patient with Unexplained Encephalopathy

Murine typhus is a flea-borne rickettsial infection caused by Rickettsia typhi , commonly seen in endemic regions like Southern California and Texas. While it typically presents with fever, rash, and headache, neurological symptoms such as altered mental status are rare. We present a case of a 66-ye...

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Main Authors: Jose Loayza Pintado MD, Jorge Aboytes MD, Cesar Uribe MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096251345086
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