title: A Rare Case of ARDS From Human Anaplasmosis.
abstract: Human granulocytic anaplasmosis is a tick-borne bacterial disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. ARDS is a very rare presentation of human anaplasmosis. Early suspicion and empiric antibiotics usually prevent rapid progression of the disease. In our case, despite early initiation of empiric antibiotics, the clinical course of our patient continued to deteriorate but responded dramatically upon addition of steroids. Clinicians should be vigilant about the presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment of human granulocytic anaplasmosis.
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. ukaphle@tulane.edu.
authors: Upendra
authors: U
authors: Kaphle
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors: Fayez
authors: F
authors: Kheir
authors: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors: Supat
authors: S
authors: Thammasitboon
mesh_terms: D041081:Anaplasma phagocytophilum; D000712:Anaplasmosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013256:Steroids
keywords: acute respiratory distress syndrome; antibiotics; bacterial infections; human anaplasmosis; rare diseases; tick-borne diseases