Ehrlichiosis

Little, Susan E.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-13884-8_14

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“…Doxycycline remains the standard treatment for ehrlichiosis, as well as many other rickettsial illnesses [ 1 ]. Early administration of doxycycline can be crucial in patients with suspicion of tick-borne illnesses due to the risk of rapid, severe progression without treatment [ 2 ].…”

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“…Laboratory abnormalities include thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and elevated liver enzymes. Although a rash is often associated with tick-borne illnesses, only a minority of adult patients with HME have a maculopapular rash [ 2 ]. Present in most cases of ehrlichiosis is a known tick bite or exposure, or activities that place one in proximity to ticks, such as certain forms of outdoor recreation.…”

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Ehrlichiosis: A Unique Presentation of Fatal Sepsis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Mazin,

Peterson,

Stewart

2024

Cureus

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Ehrlichiosis is a vector-borne illness transmitted by the lone star tick ( Amblyomma americanum ). Most patients have risk factors for tick exposure, such as hobbies or careers involving hunting, camping, and hiking. This case exposes a rare case of severe ehrlichiosis, ultimately resulting in fatal sepsis, in an elderly patient without any reported tick bites or exposures. This patient had a history of cognitive impairment, which was confounded by acute encephalopathy at presentation. Unfortunately, this hindered his ability to report any known tick exposures, which posed a challenge in the diagnosis and ultimately delayed treatment as there were no clear findings of a tick bite or known exposures.

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Ehrlichiosis: A Unique Presentation of Fatal Sepsis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Mazin,

Peterson,

Stewart

2024

Cureus

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“…Ehrlichia canis , Ehrlichia chaffeensis , Ehrlichia ewingii , Ehrlichia muris, Ehrlichia mineirensis , and Ehrlichia ruminantium are the main causative agents of the disease. However, the number of new species or genotypes of this genus is increasing as a result of developing molecular techniques [ 184 , 185 ]. Ehrlichia canis, E. chaffeensis , and E. ewingii are the most important species threatening human and animal health, especially in dogs.…”

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Primary Tick-Borne Protozoan and Rickettsial Infections of Animals in Turkey

Ceylan

Sevinç

2021

Pathogens

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Parasitic diseases caused by ticks constitute a barrier on global animal production, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. As a country with a temperate and subtropical climate, Turkey has topography, climate, and pasture resources, and these resources are suitable for animal breeding and parasite–host–vector relationships throughout the country. This geography restricts the regulations on animal movements in the southeastern and eastern Anatolia because of the close contact with the neighboring states. The livestock resources in Turkey are regulated by strong foundations. Almost 30% of the agriculture-based gross domestic product is provided by the livestock industry. Parasitic diseases arising from ticks are endemic in Turkey, and they have a significant impact on the economy and animal health, particularly for ruminants. The main and economically-important tick-borne diseases (TBDs) suffered by animals include theileriosis, babesiosis, hepatozoonosis, and cytauxzoonosis caused by protozoa, and anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis caused by rickettsiae. The most common hemoprotozoan and rickettsial agents are Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma ovis, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Babesia bigemina, Babesia caballi, Babesia ovis, Cytauxzoon felis, Ehrlichia canis, Hepatozoon canis, Theileria annulata and Theileria equi. These diseases are basically controlled through treatment and measures for tick control. Vaccination can be performed for only tropical theileriosis caused in Turkey. We reviewed the studies published in domestic and international journals to gather epidemiological data regarding the major TBDs suffered by animals in Turkey.

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The Impact of Deforestation, Urbanization, and Changing Land Use Patterns on the Ecology of Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases in Central America

Ortiz

Piche-Ovares

Romero

et al. 2021

Insects

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Central America is a unique geographical region that connects North and South America, enclosed by the Caribbean Sea to the East, and the Pacific Ocean to the West. This region, encompassing Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Nicaragua, is highly vulnerable to the emergence or resurgence of mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases due to a combination of key ecological and socioeconomic determinants acting together, often in a synergistic fashion. Of particular interest are the effects of land use changes, such as deforestation-driven urbanization and forest degradation, on the incidence and prevalence of these diseases, which are not well understood. In recent years, parts of Central America have experienced social and economic improvements; however, the region still faces major challenges in developing effective strategies and significant investments in public health infrastructure to prevent and control these diseases. In this article, we review the current knowledge and potential impacts of deforestation, urbanization, and other land use changes on mosquito-borne and tick-borne disease transmission in Central America and how these anthropogenic drivers could affect the risk for disease emergence and resurgence in the region. These issues are addressed in the context of other interconnected environmental and social challenges.

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Ehrlichiosis

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Ehrlichiosis: A Unique Presentation of Fatal Sepsis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Ehrlichiosis: A Unique Presentation of Fatal Sepsis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Primary Tick-Borne Protozoan and Rickettsial Infections of Animals in Turkey

The Impact of Deforestation, Urbanization, and Changing Land Use Patterns on the Ecology of Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases in Central America

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