Severe Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis Transmitted by Blood Transfusion

Jereb, Matjaz; Pecaver, Blaz; Tomazic, Janez; Muzlovic, Igor; Avsic-Zupanc, Tatjana; Premru-Srsen, Tanja; Levicnik-Stezinar, Snezna; Karner, Primoz; Strle, Franc

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Severe Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis Transmitted by Blood Transfusion

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Aug 2012
By Jereb, Matjaz ; Pecaver, Blaz ; Tomazic, Janez ; ...

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Jereb, Matjaz ; Pecaver, Blaz ; Tomazic, Janez ; Muzlovic, Igor ; Avsic-Zupanc, Tatjana ; Premru-Srsen, Tanja ; Levicnik-Stezinar, Snezna ; Karner, Primoz ; Strle, Franc
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A 36-year-old woman acquired severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis after blood transfusion following a cesarean section. Although intensive treatment with mechanical ventilation was needed, the patient had an excellent recovery. Disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection was confirmed in 1 blood donor and in the transfusion recipient.
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Adult Anaplasma Phagocytophilum Anaplasmosis Animals Anti-Bacterial Agents Blood Donors Blood Transfusion Female Granulocytes Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications
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Emerg Infect Dis. 18(8):1354-1357.
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Journal Article
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18
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8
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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