Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is the general name used to describe several bacterial diseases that affect animals and humans. These diseases are caused by the organisms in the genus Ehrlichia. In the United States, there are currently two ehrlichial species that are known to cause disease in humans: Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii. Ehrlichia chaffeensis causes human ehrlishiosis also described as human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME). In addition, human infections with Ehrlichia ewingii have also been documented.
What you need to know
Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions about ehrlichiosis.
Statistics and Epidemiology Prevelence and health impact of ehrlichiosis.
Prevention and Control Preventing tick bites and controlling ticks around your home are the primary ways to prevent disease.
- Page last reviewed: April 1, 2008
- Page last updated: October 23, 2008
- Content source: Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases
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