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health-and-medicine2 months ago•6 min saved

Fourth Global Case of Rare Tick-Borne Rickettsia Lanei Reported in California

A Northern California patient was hospitalized with a newly recognized and extremely rare tick-borne infection, Rickettsia lanei—the fourth documented human case worldwide (with prior California cases in 2004 and 2023, and a case in Oregon). The patient likely encountered an infected tick in a shaded area and was hospitalized for more than two weeks with fever, fatigue, headache, rash and loss of consciousness, but has since recovered. Rickettsia lanei is part of the spotted fever group, thought to circulate mainly in rabbits and can reach humans via the Pacific Coast tick; it was added to the list of newly recognized pathogens in 2024 and can resemble Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Public health officials emphasize tick prevention and ongoing surveillance.

via Sacramento Bee|

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science2 months ago•36 min saved

California logs rare tick-borne infection, only the fourth on record globally

A California resident has been diagnosed with Rickettsia lanei, the fourth known global case and likely infected in Northern California. The bacterium, related to the one that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can cause severe illness and even death. State officials say California cases are extremely rare, and physicians are urged to consider starting doxycycline early for patients with tick exposure while awaiting tests.

via Yahoo News Canada|

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health2 months ago•12 min saved

California records fourth known global case of rare tick-borne infection

A California resident diagnosed in April has become the fourth known global case of the tick-borne bacterium Rickettsia lanei, likely acquired in Northern California. The infection is extremely rare and can cause severe illness, including gangrene; doctors are advised to consider early doxycycline treatment if tick exposure is suspected.

via The Independent|

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health2 months ago•7 min saved

Northern California records fourth known human case of rare tick-borne infection

Public health officials in Northern California confirmed the fourth human case of Rickettsia lanei, a rare tick-borne bacterium that can cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever–like illness; transmitted by ticks such as the Pacific Coast tick, the disease can range from fever and rash to severe organ damage, and prevention centers on avoiding tick bites through protective clothing, staying off tall grasses, showering after outdoor activities, and checking pets.

via Los Angeles Times|

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