Ehrlichia Or Ehrlichosis
In Humans, Dogs And Other Animals


Symptoms Of Ehrlichia Or Ehrlichosis In Dogs & Humans

Symptoms of ehrlichia or ehrlichosis infections in humans are easier to spot than spotting symptoms of ehrlichiosis infection in a dog or other animal.


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Ehrlichia Or Ehrlichiosis Symptoms In Dogs Or Animals
Diagnosis of ehrlichia or ehrlichosis in dogs or animals is a matter of deduction since dogs or animals have no way of explaining what's wrong. Diagnoses of ehrlichia in animals includes taking note of various symptoms including:

  • 1.) Enlargened lymph nodes
  • 2.) Arthritis in the joints
  • 3.) Excessive bleeding
  • 4.) High globulin levels
  • 5.) Low platelet count

Ehrlichia Or Ehrlichiosis Symptoms In Humans
High Globulin levels, and low number of platelets in the blood will all point to ehrlichiosis in humans as well, along with the following symptoms:

  • 1.) Chills and fever
  • 2.) Migraine or headaches
  • 3.) Malaise
  • 4.) Confusion
  • 5.) Red Eyes
  • 6.) Rash
  • 7.) Muscular pain
  • 7.) Vomiting
  • 7.) Diarhea

While only 30% of adults with ehrlichia will get rashes, over 60% of children with ehrlichiosis will get a rash.