Human granulocytic anaplasmosis
Definition:
Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), previously known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE), is a tick-borne infection caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It results in symptoms ranging from mild febrile illness to severe disease characterized by an acute, influenza-like illness in older individuals and immunocompromised patients.
References:
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[1]. Christelle Koebel, et al. Human granulocytic anaplasmosis in eastern France: clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012 Mar;72(3):214-8. [Content Brief]
[2]. Johan S Bakken, et al. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of human granulocytotropic anaplasmosis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 Oct;1078:236-47. [Content Brief]
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