Abstract
To determine the usefulness of noninvasive cutaneous swab specimens for detecting rickettsiae, we tested skin eschars from 6 guinea pigs and from 9 humans. Specimens from eschars in guinea pigs were positive for rickettsiae as long as lesions were present. Optimal storage temperature for specimens was 4 degrees C for 3 days.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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DNA, Bacterial / analysis
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DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
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Disease Models, Animal
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Guinea Pigs
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Humans
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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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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Rickettsia conorii / classification
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Rickettsia conorii / genetics
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Rickettsia conorii / isolation & purification*
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Skin / microbiology*
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology
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Specimen Handling / methods*