Ehrlichiosis physical examination

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Overview

Patients with ehrlichiosis will often display a fever and myalgia, along with heightened blood pressure and an increase heart rate. Some populations of patients have displayed a mauculopapular rash which is often indicative of an HME infection. It is important for the physician to differentiate between different ehrlichiosis infection agents since certain strains of ehrlichiae result in a higher degree of infection severity.

Physical Examination

Vitals

• Fever
• Tachycardia
• Changes in Blood pressure

Skin

• Rash
• Purpura - can be a presenting feature.

Head, neck, and throat

• Swollen lymph nodes