If antibiotics are started within the first 5 days of the disease, then symptoms generally subside within 24-72 hours. Treatment normally lasts 7 to 14 days. If left untreated, anaplasmosis can be fatal. Severe symptoms include difficulty breathing, hemorrhage, renal failure, or neurological problems.
How long does it take to get rid of anaplasmosis?
Patients with suspected anaplasmosis should be treated with doxycycline for 10–14 days to provide appropriate length of therapy for possible concurrent Lyme disease infection.
What are the long-term effects of anaplasmosis?
While lesser-known than the far more prevalent Lyme disease, anaplasmosis can lead to similar long-term effects without a proper diagnosis, including neurological and joint problems and kidney failure. Rarely, it causes brain swelling and meningitis.
Can anaplasmosis resolve itself?
With diagnosis and treatment, most people will recover from anaplasmosis with no long-term health issues. It is fatal in less than 1% of cases. People who do not seek treatment early, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems may not recover as easily. They may develop more severe symptoms or complications.
Does anaplasmosis come back?
Once gone, these symptoms don't come back. If you have severe illness, your recovery may take longer. You may need to receive antibiotics through an IV (intravenous) line at the hospital. Some people with severe anaplasmosis may need supportive care in an intensive care unit.
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