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Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis [air-lick-ee-OH-sis] is a newly recognized bacterial disease that is spread by infected ticks. Two types of human ehrlichiosis have been identified in the United States: human monocytic ehrlichiosis and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis.
Most infections are mild or without symptoms, but some can be severe and life-threatening.
Ehrlichiosis can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Prevention centers on avoiding exposure to ticks and removing attached ticks ...
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