Murine typhus in the pediatric population of Texas.

What is it about?

Murine typhus is a bacterial infection transmitted by a flea-borne vector. Previously uncommon in Texas and the Southern US, it has seen a rise in confirmed diagnosis in the past few years. This paper discusses the initial patient presentation, differential diagnoses considered, and treatment course in an attempt to raise awareness of the outbreak and the clinical signs to watch for.

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Why is it important?

We discuss the presentation, clinical findings, and laboratory results of a patient diagnosed with murine typhus. This is important due to a rise in recent infection rates among the pediatric population in the Southern US, especially in Southern Texas. This report is intended to raise awareness of recent infection incidence.