We aim to emphasize the presence of Rickettsia conorii in our country and to summarize the preventive measures.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:Two patients with Mediterranean spotted fever are presented.
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Key Findings & Data:The etiologic agent, Rickettsia conorii was diagnosed by immunofluorescence in one of them.
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Conclusion & Impact:We aim to emphasize the presence of Rickettsia conorii in our country and to summarize the preventive measures.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Two patients with Mediterranean spotted fever are presented. The etiologic agent, Rickettsia conorii was diagnosed by immunofluorescence in one of them. We aim to emphasize the presence of Rickettsia conorii in our country and to summarize the preventive measures.
Özet
Akdeniz benekli ateşi olan iki hasta sunulmuştur. Bunlardan birinde etyolojik ajan olarak Rickettsia conorii immunoflouresan yöntemiyle tanımlanmıştır. Amacımız R. conorii'nin ülkemizdeki varlığını vurgulamak ve korunma yöntemlerini özetlemektir.
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