| Author/Editor | Jereb, Matjaž; Pečaver, Blaž; Tomažič, Janez; Muzlovič, Igor; Avšič-Županc, Tatjana; Premru-Sršen, Tanja; Levičnik-Stezinar, Snežna; Karner, Primož; Strle, Franc | |
| Title | Severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis transmitted by blood transfusion | |
| Type | članek | |
| Source | Emerg Infect Dis | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 18, št. 8 | |
| Publication year | 2012 | |
| Volume | str. 1354-7 | |
| Language | eng | |
| 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. | |
| Descriptors | BLOOD TRANSFUSION ANAPLASMOSIS GRANULOCYTES POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION ADULT |