Atypical Rickettsia japonica Infection Involving Critical Illness Diagnosed by Metagenomic Next-Generation

Zheng Yang1, Zhanli Shi1, Kun Fang1

  • 1Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310003, People's Republic of China.

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