Ehrlichiosis Flashcards by Emily Acton

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Ehrlichiosis presentation

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History of tick bite in endemic area (lone star tick - south central or southeast US)
Fever and systemic symptoms
leukopenia and or thrombocytopenia
elevated liver enzymes
rash is rare

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Ehrlichiosis treatment

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Doxycycline

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