title: Infection due to Ehrlichia canis in children.
abstract: Human ehrlichiosis has a wide spectrum of presentation. This report presents two cases that demonstrate the diversity of the manifestation of ehrlichiosis, from life threatening to a mild viral-like illness. Diagnosis requires an understanding of the epidemiology and clinical manifestation of this infection and a high index of suspicion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville 32209-6561.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Rathore
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004536:Ehrlichia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012288:Rickettsiaceae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D002701:Chloramphenicol