What is ehrlichiosis?
Ehrlichiosis is an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of a tick, it is a bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms. Symptoms include, fever, headache, malaise, and nausea.
How do members experience ehrlichiosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ehrlichiosis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ehrlichiosis*
Who has ehrlichiosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 16 |