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CASE REPORT

Atypical Rickettsia japonica Infection Involving Critical Illness Diagnosed by Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Case Report

Zheng YangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310003, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Zhanli ShiDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310003, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Kun FangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310003, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Danhong RenDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310003, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 963-967 | Received 10 Dec 2023, Accepted 20 Feb 2024, Published online: 12 Mar 2024

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