Emerging Infectious Disease ISSN: 1080-6059

Cluster of Sylvatic Epidemic Typhus Cases Associated with Flying Squirrels, 2004–2006

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Describe the transmission of sylvatic epidemic typhus
Specify the most likely exposure to Rickettsia prowazekii among cases in the current series
List common symptoms and signs of sylvatic epidemic typhus
Describe the management of suspected sylvatic epidemic typhus

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P. Lynne Stockton, VMD, MS, Copyeditor, Emerging Infectious Diseases. Disclosure: P. Lynne Stockton, VMD, MS, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Disclosure: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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Disclosures: Alice S. Chapman, DVM, MPH; David L. Swerdlow, MD; Virginia M. Dato, MD, MPH; Alicia D. Anderson, DVM, MPH; Claire E. Moodie, MPH; Chandra Marriott, MPH; Brian Amman, PhD; Morgan Hennessey, DVM; Perry Fox, BS; Douglas B. Green, AB; Eric Pegg, DVM; William L. Nicholson, PhD; Marina E. Eremeeva, MD, PhD; and Gregory A. Dasch, PhD, have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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