Neoehrlichiose als Ursache eines Fiebers unklarer Genese

Abstract

Establishing a diagnosis in cases of fever of unknown origin (FUO) in immunocompromised patients can be difficult. In 25-35% infectious diseases are the underlying cause. This article reports the case of a 74-year-old woman with a 5-month history of fever. Through open biopsy of the femoral shaft and microbiological analysis, a diagnosis of neoehrlichiosis could be established. After initiation of treatment with doxycycline, the symptoms quickly resolved resulting in a complete recovery.

Bibliographical data

Translated title of the contributionNeoehrlichiosis as a cause of feaver of unknown origin
Original languageGerman
ISSN0340-1855
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06.2022

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© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Medizin Verlag GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature.

PubMed 35024890