Leelee
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Is anaplasma phagocytophilum the same thing as ehrlichia? I can't figure that out.
Also, if it's not ehrlichia, does Igenex or Fry test for it or does any other lab?
Thanks,
Leelee
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Melanie Reber
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It IS confusing because names keep changing as more information becomes clear.
Anaplasma phagocytophilum- Human Granulocytotropic Anaplasmosis (HGA)
Formerly known as Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE)
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) is caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It is contracted with the bite of infected ticks (Amblyomma americanum, Ixodes pacificus, Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes spinipalpis and Ixodes Dermacentor variabilis). It has also been documented to transmit congenitally, through blood transfusion and through direct contact with blood or respiratory secretions.
Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) is caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia ewingii. It is typically contracted with the bite of infected ticks (Amblyomma americanum, Amblyomma maculatum, Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes Dermacentor variabilis and Rhipicephalus sanguineus), however, it has also been transmitted through contact with blood of fresh venison.
The Fatality rate is 2-5%.
Nosocomial Transmission of Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis in China. Lijuan Zhang, MD, PhD et al. JAMA. 2008;300(19):2263-2270.
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis During Pregnancy: Case Series and Literature Review. Dhand A, Nadelman R et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007;45:589-593.
Anaplasma phagocytophilum Transmitted Through Blood Transfusion Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 24, 2008 MMWR 57(42);1145-1148
Exposure to deer blood may be a cause of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis. Bakken JS, Krueth J, Lund T, Malkovitch D, Asanovich K, Dumler JS. Clin Infect Dis 1996; 23:198.
The human ehrlichioses in the United States.1999. McQuiston, J. H., C. D. Paddock, R. C. Holman, and J. E. Childs. Emerg. Infect. Dis. 5:635-642 (Fatality rate)
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Leelee
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Hi Melanie,
Thanks so much! Now I understand. You are so right about the names changing. Plus, the hard part for me is that the names are so long and confusing to start with! LOL! Then add-in my Lyme brain, and, well ......
Leelee
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