| [seroprevalence of rickettsial infections of the boutonneuse fever group or its apparent group in bangui (central african republic)]. | 115 sera from african individuals, including 66 hiv-1-infected individuals and 49 hiv-seronegative age-matched healthy controls, living in bangui, central african republic, were screened for rickettsia conorii antibody by indirect immunofluorescent assay; 53 (46%) sera had significant igg to r. conorii titer, and 5 (4.3%) had significant igm to r. conorii titer, without significant difference between hiv-positive and negative individuals. these findings indicate a great exposure to spotted fever ... | 1995 | 8555768 |