Human ehrlichiosis in Florida

J Fla Med Assoc. 1993 May;80(5):327-9.

Abstract

Human ehrlichiosis has been relatively recently identified in the United States. We report a case of human ehrlichiosis recently diagnosed in Jacksonville. A high index of suspicion in an appropriate clinical setting is needed to make this diagnosis. This disease is most often confirmed by serologic tests. Patients benefit from antimicrobial therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bites and Stings
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Ehrlichiosis* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
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