Ehrilichia
| Categorization | |
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| Cell Wall: Gram Negative | Shape: Rod |
| Life Cyle: Obligate Intracellular Parasite | |
| Transmission |
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- The major reservoir of Ehrilichia species are mammals such as wild deer and dogs. Transmission to humans occurs via tick vectors which have previously taken blood meals from infected animals.
| Clinical Consequences |
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- Ehrlichiosis is characterized by severe headache and fever roughly a week after inoculation. A Skin rash may develop but occurs only in a minority of patients.
| Treatment |
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- Doxycycline