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cord-003397-fvrd128w	Herath, H. M. L. Y.	Spotted fever rickettsioses causing myocarditis and ARDS: a case from Sri Lanka	2018-12-29		.txt	text/plain	2553	176	50	title: Spotted fever rickettsioses causing myocarditis and ARDS: a case from Sri Lanka We describe a patient with rapidly progressing ARDS and myocarditis secondary to spotted fever caused by Rickettsia conorii. He was confirmed to have spotted fever rickettsial infection with rising titre of indirect immunofluorescence antibodies to Ricketssia conorii and made a complete recovery with appropriate antibiotic therapy and supportive care. Emergence of spotted fever group of rickettsial infections in the hilly central province of Sri Lanka was first observed in early nineties [1] . The following case report highlights myocarditis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as complications in a severely ill patient with spotted fever group of rickettsioses where timely diagnosis and intervention saved the life. This case demonstrates a rather rare presentation of spotted fever rickettsial infection where patient deteriorated within short time leading to shock and ARDS. Cutaneous manifestations of spotted fever rickettsial infections in the Central Province of Sri Lanka: a descriptive study	./cache/cord-003397-fvrd128w.txt	./txt/cord-003397-fvrd128w.txt