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health1 month ago•5 min saved

Chatham County woman survives sepsis after tick bite, dog bacteria complicate diagnosis

A Chatham County woman, Ronnie Dunn, survived a severe illness characterized by sepsis, hearing loss, and a spreading rash after finding an engorged tick on her head in August. While doctors suspected Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), her bloodwork also showed antibodies for ehrlichiosis and the presence of Capnocytophaga canimorsus, a bacterium often found in dog saliva. Dunn’s case highlights the diagnostic challenges of tick-borne diseases in North Carolina, where antibody tests can cross-react and remain positive for years. She remains in recovery, taking steroids for swelling and experiencing significant weight loss, while urging others to seek immediate medical attention for tick bites.

via WRAL|

#capnocytophaga-canimorsus #ehrlichiosis #health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Invasive Asian Tick in Connecticut Carries Deadly Bacteria, Officials Warn

An invasive longhorned tick in Connecticut has been found to carry bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis, raising concerns due to its ability to reproduce without mates and its potential to spread rapidly, especially as its range expands northward with climate change. The bacteria's cases have increased significantly in recent years, and the tick's capacity for partial blood feeding and association with deer pose additional risks for disease transmission.

via Hartford Courant|

#connecticut #ehrlichiosis #health

health3 years ago•7 min saved

Tick-Borne Ehrlichiosis Causes Seizures and Severe Pain in 6-Year-Old Boy

A 6-year-old boy from Arkansas developed a severe reaction to a tick bite, experiencing hours-long seizures and a medically induced coma. Aiden Debusk was diagnosed with ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne illness, which led to a rare immune system overreaction causing the seizures. His parents are sharing their story to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks and the importance of prevention, such as using bug spray and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. Aiden is now awake but faces a long recovery and will require physical, speech, and occupational therapy.

via TODAY|

#awareness #ehrlichiosis #health