Ehrlichiosis is an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of a tick. Symptoms If a tick infected with ehrlichia or anaplasma bites you, the following flu-like signs and symptoms may appear within five to 14 days of the bite:
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Confusion
- Rash - rare in adults, but more frequent in children
