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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffIf a tick infected with ehrlichia or anaplasma bites you, the following flu-like signs and symptoms may appear within five to 14 days of the bite:
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Confusion
- Rash — rare in adults, but more frequent in children
Some people infected with ehrlichiosis may have symptoms so mild that they never seek medical attention, and the body fights off the illness on its own. But untreated ehrlichiosis with persistent symptoms can result in an illness serious enough for hospitalization. If you experience any of the above symptoms soon after you've been in an area that you know has ticks, see your doctor.
