4.3.4 Ehrlichi/Anaplasma/Neorikettsia Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria that cause Human monocytic Ehrlichiosis (HME)?
A
Ehrlichia chaffeensis
2
Q
Bacteria that cause granulocytic ehrlichiosis?
A
Ehrlichia ewingii
3
Q
Bacteria that cause Human granulocytic anaplasmosis?
A
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
4
Q
Bacteria that cause sennetsu fever?
A
Neorickettsia sennetsu
5
Q
Vector for Ehrlichia chaffeensis?
A
Lone star ticks
6
Q
NOTE: All of these bacteria are vectors for ticks (Except for Ehrlichia chaffeensis which is specific ticks)
A
7
Q
What cell is infected in human monocytic ehrlichiosis?
A
Monocytes