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Ehrlichia chaffeensis

Medical Definition: A species of gram-negative bacteria that is the causative agent of human EHRLICHIOSIS. This organism was first discovered at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, when blood samples from suspected human ehrlichiosis patients were studied.
Guide Notes: chaffeensis refers to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, where first discovered; infection: coord IM with EHRLICHIOSIS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Ehrlichia (1991-1994)

Ehrlichia chaffeensis Medical Definitions and Terms

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