Taxonomy | Species | Ehrlichia chaffeensis |
Category | Bacteria |
Genus | Ehrlichia |
Family | Anaplasmataceae |
Order/Class | Rickettsiales |
Phylum | Proteobacteria |
Human and animal disease | Human disease | Human monocytic ehrlichiosis |
Predominant syndrome | Exanthema |
Occ. risk group | Forestry, and related workers |
Incubation time | 5-10 days |
Disease in farm animals | No |
Disease in pets and horses | Yes |
Disease in wildlife | Yes |
Specfic animal species | Dogs, cats, coyotes, goats, deer, rodents |
Reservoirs | Humans | No |
Farm animals | No |
Pets and horses | No |
Wildlife | Yes |
Specific animal species | White tailed deer |