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In this work the incidence of Mediterranean spotted fever in the Borough of Cagliari (Sardinia) over the years 1982–1984 is evaluated. Our data show both an overall decrease of the incidence of the disease during this period of time with respect to the year 1980 and a significant reduction in the last year.
In addition, the present study confirms the greater reliability of Immunofluorescence respect to the Weil-Felix reaction in revealing Mediterranean spotted fever. Finally we show a marked incidence of significant anti-Rickettsia conori antibodies in apparently healthy individuals, which stresses the not uncommon occurrence of subclinical infection.
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Pompei, R., Caredda, E., Pasqui, E. et al. Incidence of Mediterranean spotted fever in Sardinia in the years 1982–1984. Eur J Epidemiol 1, 117–120 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00141803
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