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Office of Communicable Diseases
Room 106
Phone: (401) 222-2577
Fax: (401) 222-2488
711 (RI Relay)
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Office of Communicable Diseases

Ehrlichiosis

Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacteria Ehrlichiae. Ehrlichiosis infections can range from a very mild illness with no symptoms to a severe, life-threatening or fatal disease.

Information on the disease and its prevention  
(forwarded to CDC web site).

What are the Ehrlichiosis rates in Rhode Island?

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Ehrlichiosis?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577.