Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Complicating Early Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Muffly, Tyler
Cook, Christopher
McCormick, T. Chad
Wall, Jeffrey
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The goal of this case is to review the zoonotic infection, human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, presenting with pyrexia.
Case.
A 22-year-old multigravid female presented to the emergency department with a painful skin rash, high fever, and severe myalgias.
The patient underwent a diagnostic evaluation for zoonotic infections due to her geographical and seasonal risk factors.
Treatment of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis was successful though the patient spontaneously aborted presumably due to the severity of the acute illness.
Conclusion.
Treatment of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis in pregnancy presents unique challenges.
Management of pyrexia during pregnancy is limited to external cooling in the setting of thrombocytopenia and elevated aminotransferases.
Extensive counseling regarding teratogenic potential of medications allows the patient to weigh the pros and cons of treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muffly, Tyler& McCormick, T. Chad& Cook, Christopher& Wall, Jeffrey. 2008. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Complicating Early Pregnancy. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muffly, Tyler…[et al.]. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Complicating Early Pregnancy. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Muffly, Tyler& McCormick, T. Chad& Cook, Christopher& Wall, Jeffrey. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Complicating Early Pregnancy. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465686
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465686