Resources with keywords: Spotted fever
Gaps and inconsistencies in the current knowledge and implementation of biosafety and biosecurity practices for rickettsial pathogens
NIH / BMC Infectious Diseases
1 February 2024
Blacksell SD, Le KK, Rungrojn A, Wongsantichon J, Stenos J, Graves SR, Day NPJ
In the case of Orientia spp., most of the available information is derived from Rickettsia spp., which may not be appropriate and overstate the risks of working with this pathogen. The advent of effective antibiotic therapy and a better understanding of the true hazards and risks associated with pathogen manipulation should inform decisions, allowing a sustainable and safe work environment.
