Publications by authors named "Thomas R Bowhay"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated risk factors for spotted fever group rickettsioses (SFGR) in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, focusing on febrile patients from local hospitals between 2012 and 2014.
- Of 1,190 participants, 54.6% had SFGR exposure, with 9.2% displaying acute SFGR; factors such as age, rural living, and temperature were significant in determining risk.
- The findings highlight that children under 2 years, rural residents, and those in cooler areas may be at higher risk for SFGR, suggesting a need for targeted prevention strategies and additional research on tick exposure.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the prevalence of Q fever and rickettsioses in a pastoralist community in northern Tanzania, highlighting their commonality as causes of febrile illness.
- Analysis involved 228 febrile patients, where significant serological evidence indicated high exposure rates to C. burnetii and SFG Rickettsia, with a notable prevalence of probable cases.
- The research identified livestock slaughter as a significant risk factor, increasing the likelihood of acute Q fever and SFG rickettsioses among participants.
Background: Cellulitis is a common acute skin and soft tissue infection that causes substantial morbidity and healthcare costs.
Aims: To audit the impact on cellulitis management, regimen tolerability and outcomes of switching from outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) using intravenous (i.v.