Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis vs Ehrlichiosis vs Babesiosis
Nonspecific febrile illness with severe headache and myalgia.
Diagnosis: NAAT, Blood Smear
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis:
- Agent: Anaplasma Phagocytophilum, Tick: Ioxedes Tick
- Treatment: Doxycycline
Ehrlichiosis:
- Agent: Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Tick: Lone Star Tick
- Treatment: Doxycycline
Babesiosis:
- Agent: Babesia microti, Tick: Ioxedes Tick
- Treatment: Atovaquone PLUS azithromycin
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