Fatal Monocytic Ehrlichiosis in Woman, Mexico, 2013.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 22(5): 871-4, 2016 May.
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ABSTRACT
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis is a febrile illness caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis, an intracellular bacterium transmitted by ticks. In Mexico, a case of E. chaffeensis infection in an immunocompetent 31-year-old woman without recognized tick bite was fatal. This diagnosis should be considered for patients with fever, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated liver enzyme levels.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ehrlichiose
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article