What is ehrlichiosis?

What is ehrlichiosis?

Ehrlichiosis is a group of infections caused by several forms of the bacterium Ehrlichia. Ticks transmit the bacteriaum (and other infections such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Lyme disease) to humans through bites on the skin. Without treatment, this infection may cause serious complications. However, ehrlichiosis does not become a chronic (ongoing) condition.