A young woman who was recently hiking in the mountains and discovered a tick on her torso has a fever that came on quite suddenly. She has no rash, but she develops leukopenia. Which of the following diseases is she most likely to have contracted?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anaplasmosis is transmitted by ticks and can cause symptoms such as fever and leukopenia, but typically does not present with a rash, which aligns with the symptoms described.

A Young Woman Who Was Recently Hiking in the Mountains