A rare occurrence of Anaplasma-associated peritonitis.
Lab Med
; 54(5): e152-e156, 2023 Sep 05.
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| ID: mdl-36972513
ABSTRACT
Anaplasmosis or human granulocytic anaplasmosis is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, resulting from an infected tick bite. Examination of a blood smear within the first week of exposure may show microcolonies of anaplasmae (morulae) in the cytoplasm of neutrophils that are highly suggestive of anaplasmosis but not definitive. We present the first case describing Anaplasma-related peritonitis and morulae in peritoneal fluid granulocytes in a peritoneal dialysis patient who developed anaplasmosis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
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Anaplasmosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Lab Med
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article