July 02, 2008
Ehrlichiosis
Posted by: admin : Category: Ehrlichiosis
Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) (previously called Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, or HGE ) is an infectious disease caused by several types of bacteria that are typically transmitted to humans by Ixodes scapularis, also known as the deer tick or black-legged tick. This is the same tick that can transmit Lyme disease and Babesiosis. Fortunately, early treatment with antibiotics is often successful
Symptoms may include fever, severe headache, muscle aches, chills and shaking, similar to the symptoms of influenza.
