Update and Commentary on Four Emerging Tick-Borne Infections: Ehrlichia Muris-Like Agent, Borrelia Miyamotoi, Deer Tick Virus, Heartland Virus, and Whether Ticks Play a Role in Transmission of Bartonella Henselae

Authors

Gary P. Wormser, Division of Infectious Diseases, New York Medical College, 40 Sunshine Cottage Road, Skyline Office #2N-C20, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. Electronic address: gwormser@nymc.edu.Follow
Bobbi Pritt, Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.idc.2015.02.009

Journal Title

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

First Page

371

Last Page

81

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2015

Keywords

Bartonella, Borrelia, Deer tick virus, Ehrlichia, Heartland virus, Powassan virus, Tick-transmitted infections

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Emerging tick-borne infections continue to be observed in the United States and elsewhere. Current information on the epidemiology, clinical and laboratory features, and treatment of infections due to Ehrlichia muris-like agent, deer tick virus, Borrelia miyamotoi sensu lato, and Heartland virus was provided and critically reviewed. More research is needed to define the incidence and to understand the clinical and the laboratory features of these infections. There is also a growing need for the development of sensitive and specific serologic and molecular assays for these infections that are easily accessible to clinicians.

Recommended Citation

Wormser, G. P., & Pritt, B. (2015). Update and Commentary on Four Emerging Tick-Borne Infections: Ehrlichia Muris-Like Agent, Borrelia Miyamotoi, Deer Tick Virus, Heartland Virus, and Whether Ticks Play a Role in Transmission of Bartonella Henselae. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 29 (2), 371-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2015.02.009