Ehrlichiosis Chest X-ray
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.
Overview
A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of ehrlichiosis. Findings on a chest x-ray indicating acute respiratory distress syndrome may be suggestive of an ehrlichiosis infection.
Chest x-ray
- A chest x-ray may be useful when diagnosing the possible complications of ehrlichiosis.
- The potential pulmonary complications of ehrlichiosis visible on a chest x-ray include ARDS, general edema, pulmonary infiltrates, and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. [1]
References
- ↑ Weaver RA, Virella G, Weaver A. Ehrlichiosis with severe pulmonary manifestations despite early treatment. South Med J. 1999;92(3):336-9. Accessed January 21, 2016.