Case of Tick-borne Lymphadenopathy in Germany
Author Information
Author(s): Rieg Siegbert, Schmoldt Sabine, Theilacker Christian, de With Katja, Wölfel Silke, Kern Winfried V, Dobler Gerhard
Primary Institution: Center for Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg
Hypothesis
Is tick-borne lymphadenopathy (TIBOLA) an emerging infection in Germany?
Conclusion
TIBOLA is an emerging rickettsial disease that can occur in regions where R. slovaca and Dermacentor ticks are found.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a tick bite, fever, and lymphadenopathy.
- Laboratory tests showed elevated inflammatory markers.
- Antibody testing confirmed infection with rickettsiae.
Takeaway
A woman in Germany got sick after a tick bite, and doctors found out it was a new disease called TIBOLA caused by a germ from the tick.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed based on clinical presentation, laboratory tests, and antibody testing.
Limitations
The tick was not available for identification, and a skin biopsy was not performed.
Participant Demographics
67-year-old female patient.
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