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Abstract

Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is a tick-borne disease caused by Recently, complicated cases have been more frequently reported, even in previously healthy patients. We describe a case of severe MSF complicated by acute renal failure and associated with herpetic oesophagitis. Acyclovir therapy resulted in remission of oesophageal symptoms within 48 h.

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2010-08-01
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