Human monocytotropic ehrlichiosis
| Human monocytic ehrlichiosis | |
|---|---|
| Ehrlichia chaffeensis | |
| Specialty | Infectious diseases |
Human monocytotropic ehrlichiosis is a form of ehrlichiosis associated with Ehrlichia chaffeensis. This bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen affecting monocytes and macrophages.