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Ehrlichiosis Definition
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  • Ehrlichiosis
A person with ehrlichiosis has an infection of the white blood cells caused by the bacteria, Ehrlichia chaffeensis. These bacteria are spread through the bite of a tick. Images

With treatment, most people with ehrlichiosis recover completely from the infection.
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Last Updated: Aug 7, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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