TABLE 6

Human Ewingii ehrlichiosis

Pathogen: Ehrlichia ewingii
Tick vector: Primarily Amblyomma americanum
Geographic distribution: Southeastern and south-central regions
Classic presentation: Similar to human granulocytic anaplasmosis and human monocytic erhlichiosis; laboratory abnormalities may no longer be present after 1 week of symptoms
Diagnosis: Polymerase chain reaction assay
Treatment: Doxycycline, typically for 7–14 days