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Title: Climatic factors in resurgence of Mediterranean spotted fever

Journal Article · · Lancet; (United States)

There has been a recent resurgence of Mediterranean spotted fever in areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This disease is caused by Rickettsia conorii, the dog tick being the vector and main reservoir. Ticks prefer warm weather and their activity increases with rising temperature. In the Valles Occidental, Spain, the incidence of the disease is correlated with hotter and drier summers in the past ten years.

Research Organization:
Sant Llatzer Hospital, Terrassa, Spain
OSTI ID:
6899694
Journal Information:
Lancet; (United States), Journal Name: Lancet; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English