Fatal Monocytic Ehrlichiosis in Woman, Mexico, 2013

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: Ehrlichia chaffeensis;    human monocytic ehrlichiosis;    bacteria;    vector-borne infections;    ticks;    Mexico;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2205.151217

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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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