Renvoise A. auteur aut IRD Raoult Didier auteur aut IRD text journalArticle fre text/pdf born digital access Rickettsiae are strictly intracellular bacteria belonging to the Rickettsiaceae family. They are transmitted by various arthropods species, which are either vectors or reservoirs for the bacteria. The specific association between Rickettsieae and the vector are extensively studied, moreover Rickettsieae associated diseases are part of a continuously evolving field. Nevertheless, some rickettsiosis, Such as epidemic typhus have been described since the 16th century. Emerging diseases related to these bacteria are being investigated as well as new species. the implication of which is not always clear in human pathology when they are discovered. Some of these diseases arc benign. others may be potentially fatal. Clinicians must therefore be aware of them. These issues are reviewed. specialized Athropods Infection by inoculation Intracellular infections Rickettsiosis 052 39 2 71-81 2009 0399-077X https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010044289 10.1016/j.medmal.2008.11.003 0399-077X [F B010044289] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010044289 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2009/03/010044289.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2009-04-08 2017-02-10 fdi:010044289 fre