A case of spotted fever group rickettsiosis imported into the United Kingdom and treated with ciprofloxacin: a case report

摘要

Introduction Spotted fever group rickettsioses are an interesting group of infections, which are increasing in incidence worldwide. Case presentation Here we describe an imported case to the United Kingdom occurring in a patient who had recently visited Kruger National Park in South Africa – a highly endemic area for Rickettsia infections. Initial treatment with doxycycline failed but the patient made a prompt recovery after commencement of ciprofloxacin. Conclusion This finding raises the possibility that there are resistant strains of Rickettsia present.