Osmosis video - Ehrlichia and Anaplasma

Ehrlichia and Anaplasma are bacteria that are transmitted by ticks. Ehrlichia causes ehrlichiosis, whereas Anaplasma causes anaplasmosis. Ehrlichiosis and Ehrlichiosis present with similar symptoms, which include headache, fever, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. Most people who get infected with these bacteria do not have any symptoms, but in some cases these bacteria can cause serious illness. Ehrlichiosis and Ehrlichiosis are diagnosed with PCR or serology tests, and are treated with antibiotics.