Infectious Diseases
Other ehrlichiosis
Serious
ICD-10: A77 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एर्लिकियोसिस · தமிழ்: எர்லிச்சியோசிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎರ್ಲಿಕಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఎర్లికియోసిస్ · বাংলা: এরলিকিওসিস · मराठी: एर्लिकिओसिस · ગુજરાતી: એર્લિચિઓસિસ
About this condition
Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites that affects white blood cells and can cause serious illness. Symptoms resemble severe flu with high fever, headache, and body aches appearing within 1-2 weeks after a tick bite. Prompt antibiotic treatment is essential as delayed treatment can lead to complications affecting multiple organs.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
muscle pain
fatigue
chills
nausea
rash
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एर्लिकियोसिस · टिक बुखार · जीवाणु संक्रमण · सिरदर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எர்லிச்சியோசிஸ் · உண்ணி காய்ச்சல் · நுண்கிருமி தொற்று · தலைவலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎರ್ಲಿಕಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · ಟಿಕ್ ಜ್ವರ · ಬ್ಯಾಕ್ಟೀರಿಯಾ ಸೋಂಕು · ತಲೆನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎర్లికియోసిస్ · టిక్ జ్వరం · బాక్టీరియా సంక్రమణ · తలనొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | এরলিকিওসিস · টিক জ্বর · জীবাণু সংক্রমণ · মাথা ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | एर्लिकिओसिस · टिक ताप · जीवाणू संसर्ग · डोकेदुखी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એર્લિચિઓસિસ · ટિક તાવ · બેક્ટેરિયા ચેપ · માથાનો દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other ehrlichiosis?
high fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, chills, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Other ehrlichiosis common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in rural areas, forested regions and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon, summer season.
How serious is Other ehrlichiosis?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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