Reemergence of Murine Typhus in Galveston, Texas, USA, 2013

Abstract

Twelve patients with murine typhus were identified in Galveston, Texas, USA, in 2013. An isolate from 1 patient was confirmed to be Rickettsia typhi. Reemergence of murine typhus in Galveston emphasizes the importance of vector control and awareness of this disease by physicians and public health officials.

Keywords

• Rickettsia typhi
• rickettsioses
• murine typhus
• rats
• fleas
• ectoparasites