Severe Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis Transmitted by Blood Transfusion

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• human granulocytic anaplasmosis
• severe form
• blood transfusion, zoonosis, bacteria, dispatch
• blood transfusion
• zoonosis
• bacteria