Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis Transmitted Through Blood Transfusions and Organ Transplants

ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis

A recent study published in the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal finds ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis can also be transmitted through blood transfusions or organ transplants. The article states, “Since 2000, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis cases in the United States have increased substantially, resulting in potential risk to transplant and transfusion recipients.”

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