Increased Recognition of Human Anaplasmosis, Ontario, Canada, 2021
Cathy Dai, David Good, Andreea Slatculescu, Manisha A. Kulkarni, T. Hugh Guan, Evan Wilson, Siddhartha Srivastava
TL;DR
This paper reports a cluster of 16 probable human anaplasmosis cases in Ontario, Canada, highlighting the need for prompt treatment to avoid severe illness.
Contribution
The paper presents an unusual cluster of human anaplasmosis cases in Ontario, contributing to the understanding of its geographic and temporal patterns.
Findings
A cluster of 16 probable human anaplasmosis cases was identified in Ontario during June–August 2021.
The cases highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent clinical decompensation.
Abstract
Human granulocytic anaplasmosis is a tickborne infection characterized by fever, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, transaminitis, or a combination of those. Treatment must be prompt and appropriately targeted to prevent clinical decompensation. We discuss an unusual cluster of 16 probable cases in Ontario, Canada, during June–August 2021.
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TopicsViral Infections and Vectors · Vector-borne infectious diseases · Zoonotic diseases and public health