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Emerging and re-emerging rickettsial infections

Patricia V Adem1

  • 1Department of Pathology, New York Medical College School of Medicine, 30 Sunshine Cottage Road, Basic Sciences Building, Room 413, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States.

Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology
|May 19, 2019
PubMed

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Rickettsial diseases, caused by bacteria transmitted by arthropod vectors like ticks and fleas, are a growing public health concern. This review details their clinical features, pathology, and control, emphasizing vigilance against these zoonotic threats.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rickettsial organisms are obligate intracellular bacteria transmitted by arthropod vectors (fleas, ticks, mites, lice).
  • Many rickettsial diseases are zoonotic, posing significant public health risks globally.
  • Human infection occurs through arthropod bites or contact with infected secretions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and pathological features of rickettsial diseases.
  • To review current scientific understanding of rickettsiosis.
  • To explore histopathology, vector control, and the impact of climate change on disease emergence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical and pathological data.
  • Analysis of scientific literature on rickettsial diseases.
  • Discussion of histopathology, vector ecology, and epidemiology.

Main Results:

  • Rickettsial diseases present diverse clinical and pathological manifestations.
  • Emerging and re-emerging rickettsiosis require specific diagnostic and control strategies.
  • Climate change influences vector distribution and disease endemicity.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical vigilance and broad consideration for rickettsial infections are crucial.
  • Understanding vector-borne disease dynamics is essential for public health preparedness.
  • Integrated approaches to vector control and surveillance are needed to mitigate rickettsial disease threats.

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