Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis in Connecticut: Report of a Fatal Case
Hardalo C, Quagliarello V, Dumler J. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis in Connecticut: Report of a Fatal Case. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1995, 21: 910-914. PMID: 8645839, DOI: 10.1093/clinids/21.4.910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFifth hospital dayMultisystem organ dysfunctionPeripheral blood smearAcute febrile illnessOutcome of treatmentResults of serological testsHuman granulocytic ehrlichiosisOrgan dysfunctionSevere anemiaCase of human granulocytic ehrlichiosisMechanical ventilationPublished casesFebrile illnessHospital daysIntensive careFatal casesGranulocytic ehrlichiosisEpidemiological associationConvalescent seraDocumented caseSerological testsBlood smearsDeer tick Ixodes scapularisDiagnosisLyme disease