Neoehrlichia mikurensis is uncommon in rheumatological patients receiving tumour necrosis factor inhibitors and in blood donors: a retrospective cohort study

Introduction Neoehrlichia mikurensis is a tick-borne bacterium that primarily causes disease in immunocompromised patients. The bacterium has been detected in ticks throughout Europe, with a 0%–25% prevalence. N. mikurensis infection presents unspecific symptoms, which can easily be mistaken for inf...

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Main Authors: Bente Glintborg, Merete Lund Hetland, Estrid Høgdall, Helene Mens, Mathilde Ørbæk, Sisse Rye Ostrowski, Rosa Gynthersen, Lene Harritshøj, Anne-Mette Lebech
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-02-01
Series:RMD Open
Online Access:https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/10/1/e003660.full