Human monocytic ehrlichiosis in a renal transplant patient

Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(8):699-702. doi: 10.1080/00365540500444694.

Abstract

Human ehrlichiosis is an emerging pathogen in immunocompromised patients, potentially leading to increased morbidity compared to immunocompetent patients. A high index of suspicion is imperative and early treatment with doxycycline can be life-saving. We report the case of an immunosuppressed renal transplant patient who was diagnosed with human monocytic ehrlichiosis and successfully treated with doxycycline.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use
  • Ehrlichiosis / drug therapy
  • Ehrlichiosis / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Doxycycline