Publications by authors named "Charles Lines"
Severe and Fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever After Exposure in Tecate, Mexico - California, July 2023-January 2024.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Between July 2023 and January 2024, California reported six RMSF cases linked to exposure in Tecate, Mexico, raising concerns as it was previously not identified as a high-risk area, and three of these cases were fatal.
- * Effective detection of RMSF cases necessitated collaborative efforts among various public health agencies, highlighting the need for increased awareness among healthcare providers to enable quicker diagnoses and treatments on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.