Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by a species of bacteria called Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It was previously known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) and later as human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA). Both of these names refer to the same disease now known as human anaplasmosis.
What you need to know
- Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions about anaplasmosis.
- Statistics and Epidemiology Prevelence and health impact of anaplasmosis.
- Prevention and Control Preventing tick bites and controlling ticks around your home are the primary ways to prevent disease.
News & Highlights
- CDC MMWR: Anaplasma phagocytophilum Transmitted Through Blood Transfusion --- Minnesota, 2007 A Case Report with recommendations for clinicians
- Diagnosis and Management of Tickborne Rickettsial Diseases: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichioses, and Anaplasmosis United States: A Practical Guide for Physicians and Other Health-Care and Public Health Professionals
- Page last reviewed: April 1, 2008
- Page last updated: October 23, 2008
- Content source: Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases
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