Abstract
Pathogenicity of Rickettsia helvetica is relatively unknown. We isolated a spotted fever group rickettsial organism from a patient with subacute meningitis. Nucleotide sequences of the 16S rRNA, ompB, and 17kDa genes identified the isolate as R. helvetica. This organism may be associated with serious infections such as central nervous system disorders.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Typing Techniques
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Female
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Humans
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Meningitis, Bacterial* / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Bacterial* / microbiology
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Middle Aged
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Rickettsia / classification
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Rickettsia / genetics
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Rickettsia / isolation & purification*
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Rickettsia Infections* / diagnosis
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Rickettsia Infections* / microbiology
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Sweden
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S