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Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
within morulae Signs ... after bite • Fever ... myalgias, shaking chills ... • Rash is rare ... Infection #diagnosis #microbiology
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
Biphasic Illness ... -14 days): • Fever ... maculopapular rash ... Washington University ID ... Diagnosis #Illness #Signs