Human Anaplasmosis and Anaplasma ovis Variant
2010
Human Anaplasmosis and Anaplasma ovis Variant
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Chochlakis Dimosthenis, Ioannou Ioannis, Tselentis Yannis, Psaroulaki Anna
Primary Institution: University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
Conclusion
The patient recovered from an Anaplasma ovis infection after treatment with antibiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of fever and was treated with multiple antibiotics.
- Initial lab tests showed moderate anemia and thrombocytopenia.
- PCR tests confirmed the presence of Anaplasma ovis in the patient's blood.
Takeaway
A woman in Cyprus got sick from a tick bite and was found to have a rare type of bacteria called Anaplasma ovis, but she got better after taking medicine.
Methodology
The study involved PCR amplification of specific genes from blood samples and serologic analysis for antibodies.
Limitations
Only one case was reported, which limits the ability to draw broader conclusions.
Participant Demographics
A 27-year-old woman from Cyprus.
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