Human anaplasmosis: the first Spanish case confirmed by PCR.
We report a case of human anaplasmosis (HA) fulfilling the confirmation criteria: epidemiologic data and clinical picture compatible with HA; presence of a morulae within polymorphonuclear leukocyte; and positive PCR assay for Anaplasma phagocytophilum: This case report shows the presence of HA in Spain.
García
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Servicio de Medicina Interna, F.P. Hospital Do Salnés, C/Estromil Ande Rubians, 36600-Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra), Spain. juan.carlos.garcia.garcia2@sergas.es
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Castro
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Fraile
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López
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Mella
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Blanco
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Sieira
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Loureiro
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Portillo
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D000328:Adult; D041081:Anaplasma phagocytophilum / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000712:Anaplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D013030:Spain; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015047:Zoonoses
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004318:Doxycycline