Ganga S Moorthy, Matthew P Rubach, Michael J Maze, Regina P Refuerzo, Gabriel M Shirima, AbdulHamid S Lukambagire, Rebecca F Bodenham, Shama Cash-Goldwasser, Kate M Thomas, Philoteus Sakasaka, Nestory Mkenda, Thomas R Bowhay, Jamie L Perniciaro, William L Nicholson, Gilbert J Kersh, Rudovick R Kazwala, Blandina T Mmbaga, Joram J Buza, Venance P Maro, Daniel T Haydon, John A Crump, Jo E B Halliday
BACKGROUND: In northern Tanzania, Q fever, spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsioses, and typhus group (TG) rickettsioses are common causes of febrile illness. We sought to describe the prevalence and risk factors for these zoonoses in a pastoralist community. METHODS: Febrile patients ≥2 years old presenting to Endulen Hospital in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area were enrolled from August 2016 through October 2017. Acute and convalescent blood samples were collected, and a questionnaire was administered...
March 13, 2024: Tropical Medicine & International Health