California resident infected with rare tick-borne illness, officials confirm

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1. 1h ago

   Northern California Resident Confirms Rare Tick-Borne Infection

   A Northern Californian has been diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease. The illness produces symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This person is the fourth individual ever diagnosed with the condition.

   What's confirmed:

   • A Northern Californian has been diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease.
   • The illness causes symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
   • This patient is the fourth person ever diagnosed with the disease.
   confidence 100%
2. 3d ago

   Northern California Resident Recovers from Rare Tick-Borne Illness

   A Northern California resident has recovered after contracting Rickettsia lanei. This bacterial illness is extremely rare. Only four cases have been confirmed worldwide.

   What's confirmed:

   • A Northern California resident contracted Rickettsia lanei.
   • The patient recovered from the illness.
   • Four cases of Rickettsia lanei have been confirmed worldwide.
   confidence 100%
3. 6d ago

   Northern California Resident Infected With Rare Rickettsia lanei Bacterium

   A Northern California resident was hospitalized after being infected with the rare tick-borne bacterium Rickettsia lanei. The patient was diagnosed in April. This case marks the third such infection in California.

   What's confirmed:

   • A Northern California resident was infected with the bacterium Rickettsia lanei.
   • The patient was diagnosed in April.
   • This is the third California resident to be infected with Rickettsia lanei.
   • The patient was hospitalized due to the infection.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The infected person is the fourth person in the world to contract the illness.
   • The person is the fourth person in the U.S. to be infected with the bacterium.
   confidence 90%