Severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis transmitted by blood transfusion.

Matjaz Jereb, Blaz Pecaver, Janez Tomazic, Igor Muzlovic, Tatjana Avsic-Zupanc, Tanja Premru-Srsen, Snezna Levicnik-Stezinar, Primoz Karner, Franc Strle

Emerging infectious diseases 2012 Aug

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A 36-year-old woman acquired severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis after blood transfusion following a cesarean section. Although intensive treatment with mechanical ventilation was needed, the patient had an excellent recovery. Disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection was confirmed in 1 blood donor and in the transfusion recipient.

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Matjaz Jereb, Blaz Pecaver, Janez Tomazic, Igor Muzlovic, Tatjana Avsic-Zupanc, Tanja Premru-Srsen, Snezna Levicnik-Stezinar, Primoz Karner, Franc Strle. Severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis transmitted by blood transfusion. Emerging infectious diseases. 2012 Aug;18(8):1354-7