| high seroprevalence for indigenous spotted fever group rickettsiae in forestry workers from the federal state of brandenburg, eastern germany. | in the last decade six rickettsia species, including rickettsia slovaca have been characterized in germany. all of these species could be linked to distinct clinical syndromes in humans. however, due to lack of seroepidemiological data an estimation of the prevalence and the public health impact of rickettsial infections in germany is difficult. the aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of spotted fever group (sfg) rickettsiae in a population with an elevated exposure risk ... | 2017 | 27793612 |