Anaplasma

Pathogen Type: bacteria

Vectors

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Family:
Ehrlichiaceae
Genus:
Anaplasma
Class:
Alphaproteobacteria

Relatives

Anaplasma spp, specifically A. phagocytophilum (formerly Ehrlichia equi) is a gram-negative bacterium known for causing Anaplasmosis in cattle, horses, dogs, sheep, goats and even humans. Anaplasma are transmitted to horses through tick bites.