Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Bacteria Quiz
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What type of stain is used for the diagnosis of Ehrlichia Chaffeensis infection?

  • Hematoxylin and eosin stain
  • Giemsa stain (correct)
  • Crystal violet stain
  • Oil Red O stain
  • Which type of cells are targeted by Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) phagocytophilia?

  • Monocytes
  • Granulocytes (correct)
  • Lymphocytes
  • Eosinophils
  • What is the method of transmission of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) phagocytophilia?

  • Deer tick
  • Lone star tick
  • Black-legged tick (correct)
  • Brown dog tick
  • Which of the following is a common symptom of Anaplasmosis?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What antibiotic is typically used in the treatment of Ehrlichia and Anaplasma infections?

    <p>Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism causes diseases with symptoms such as high fever, late-onset rash, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated serum transaminases?

    <p>Ehrlichia chaffeensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tick species is responsible for the transmission of Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) phagocytophilia?

    <p>Deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Ehrlichia chaffeensis regarding the appearance of replicating bodies?

    <p>They aggregate into membrane-enclosed masses called morulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type does Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) phagocytophilia primarily target for intracellular growth?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for both Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Anaplasma (Ehrlichia) phagocytophilia infections?

    <p>Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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