Anaplasmosis is treatable but it can be a serious and sometimes fatal disease. Symptoms of anaplasmosis usually begin five to 21 days after a tick bite and can include: Fever. Chills.
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 in humans?
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.
How sick can you get with anaplasmosis?
Early Illness Fever, chills. Severe headache. Muscle aches. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite.
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