Human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME)
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) is a topic covered in the Guide to Diagnostic Tests.
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Organism
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME)
Causative agent is Ehrlichia chaffeensis.
Transmitted to humans and animals by various ticks: Dermacentor, Ixodes and Amblyomma species.
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