Pediatric Rickettsia massiliae Infection, Spain, 2023.
Jorge Martín-Trueba, Isabel Jado, María Elena Andrés-Galván et al.
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Case in brief
A pediatric patient in Spain presented with symptoms indicative of rickettsiosis, leading to the diagnosis of Rickettsia massiliae infection. This case adds to the limited number of reported instances of this rickettsial disease in humans, highlighting its emergence as a tickborne pathogen.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider Rickettsia massiliae as a potential cause of rickettsiosis in pediatric patients, especially in regions where this pathogen may be emerging.