Evaluation of scrub typhus diagnosis in China: analysis of nationwide surveillance data from 2006 to 2016

• Main Authors: Hua-Lei Xin (Author), Jian-Xing Yu (Author), Mao-Gui Hu (Author), Fa-Chun Jiang (Author), Xiao-Jing Li (Author), Li-Ping Wang (Author), Ji-Lei Huang (Author), Jin-Feng Wang (Author), Jun-Ling Sun (Author), Zhong-Jie Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Scrub typhus is a life-threatening disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, and specific antimicrobial medicine is available. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for reducing the risk of severe complications and death. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the case diagnosis...