Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-08T04:47:48 RDF description of Anchoring on COVID-19: a case report of human granulocytic anaplasmosis masquerading as COVID-19 - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn26654 10.5811/cpcem.2021.4.51970 Coronavirus Infections document-rn26654 2022-02-21T22:48:57.408-06:00 public Emergency Medicine 31950 Respiratory Tract Infections 18825 COVID-19 <p>INTRODUCTION: Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) is caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and transmitted through the deer tick. Most cases are mild and can be managed as an outpatient, but rare cases can produce severe symptoms. CASE REPORT: A 43-year-old male presented with severe respiratory distress mimicking coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Labs and imaging were consistent with COVID-19; however, polymerase chain reaction was negative twice. Peripheral smear revealed inclusion bodies consistent with HGA. CONCLUSION: Human granulocytic anaplasmosis is an uncommon diagnosis and rarely causes severe disease. Recognition of unique presentations can aid in quicker diagnosis, especially when mimicking presentations frequently seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.<p> Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine 5 Anchoring on COVID-19: a case report of human granulocytic anaplasmosis masquerading as COVID-19 3