Abstract
Hematooncologic patients often host rare or fastidious pathogens. Using 16S rDNA sequencing and transmission electron microscopy, we have identified 2 lymphoma patients infected with Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis. In both individuals, the clinical presentation suggested ehrlichiosis-like syndrome. We believe that molecular techniques open new vistas in the field of pathogen detection.
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MeSH terms
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Anaplasmataceae / classification*
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Anaplasmataceae / genetics
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Anaplasmataceae / isolation & purification*
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Anaplasmataceae Infections / complications
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Anaplasmataceae Infections / diagnosis*
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Animals
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Ehrlichiosis / diagnosis
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Female
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Fever of Unknown Origin / diagnosis
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Fever of Unknown Origin / microbiology
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Hematologic Neoplasms / complications
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Male
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Microscopy, Electron
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Ticks / microbiology
Substances
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA, Ribosomal