noun
- Plural of ehrlichiosis; infectious diseases caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia, transmitted by ticks and characterized by fever, headache, and muscle aches.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form
Examples
- Ehrlichioses are tick-borne illnesses that can affect both humans and animals.
- The CDC tracks cases of ehrlichioses reported across the United States each year.
- Early diagnosis of ehrlichioses is important to prevent serious complications.
- Ehrlichioses typically present with symptoms similar to those of Lyme disease.
- Antibiotics are the standard treatment for ehrlichioses when caught early.