Human granulocytic anaplasmosis ( HGA ) is a tick-borne , infectious disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum , an obligate intracellular bacterium that is typically transmitted to humans by ticks of the Ixodes ricinus species complex, including Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in North America. (mdwiki.org)
Anaplasma phagocytophilum is the causative agent of human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), and it also causes disease and economic losses in domesticated animals [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Anaplasmosis is a widespread vector-borne illness affecting canines, and Anaplasma platys is the key etiological agent of the illness. (bioinfor.me)
The research examines anaplasmosis molecular prevalence, associated threat elements, and alteration of hematological variables in Anaplasma-affected canines. (bioinfor.me)
As geographic ranges of ticks and their associated vector-borne patho¬gens rapidly expand in Central, Eastern and Atlantic Canada, it is imperative to understand the complex relationships surrounding the incidence of disease in dogs to inform management and prevention. (nimbus.ca)
Dogs that live in areas with a high incidence of ticks or spend a lot of time outdoors are at higher risk. (mypfote.com)
Anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be spread by ticks to humans and various species of livestock and companion animals. (msu.edu)
Research conducted in Nantucket, Massachusetts suggests that educational interventions can lower the incidence of Lyme disease between 20% and 60% depending on the length of time people spend outdoors in areas where ticks are active. (eurekalert.org)
The peak incidence of cases occurs during the summer months, when people tend to be outdoors in grassy areas, wooded regions, parks and fields - places where ticks thrive. (ewg.org)
Presenting the latest research on canine Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis, Tick-borne Disease in Dogs is an invaluable reference for veterinarians and dog owners. (nimbus.ca)
The following chapters outline the various pathogens for Lyme disease in dogs, anaplasmosis and ehrli¬chiosis and discuss clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment. (nimbus.ca)
Maine in 2014 had the highest incidence of Lyme Disease of all the states in the country," with Midcoast Maine and islands being hardest hit. (umaine.edu)
The nonprofit organization, Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) , tracks trends for various infectious diseases within the United States, including heartworm disease, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. (pethealthnetwork.com)
In Vermont, recent data shows the incidence of EM rashes has been falling in Vermonters diagnosed with Lyme disease. (vtlyme.org)
There is a vaccination for dogs against Lyme disease whose efficacy has been questioned by many, but it does nothing to prevent a dog from becoming infected with either ehrlichiosis or anaplasmosis. (wildapplekennel.com)
Anaplasmosis and Lyme disease have the same basic clinical signs which often include a high fever, lethargy, and painful joints. (wildapplekennel.com)
Even taking into account the fact that the CDC acknowledges that surveillance reports significantly underestimate the real incidence of Lyme disease by a factor of 10, the discrepancy is extraordinary. (lymedisease.org)
Tick-borne diseases such as Anaplasmosis, and other bacterial or viral infections, and poisoning, can often induce fevers, thus can all be causative factors in laminitis. (grandmeadows.com)
In the United States, these diseases include 1) Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), 2) ehrlichiosis, 3) anaplasmosis, and 4) emerging diseases such as Rickettsia parkeri infection. (unt.edu)
The reported incidence of these diseases has increased during the previous decade. (unt.edu)
Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections Rickettsial diseases (rickettsioses) and related diseases (anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Q fever, scrub typhus) are caused by a group of gram-negative, obligately intracellular coccobacilli. (msdmanuals.com)
Controlling the incidence of these diseases among the dogs in your kennel requires a multifaceted approach that includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. (wildapplekennel.com)
First, most vets have become far too familiar with the outward clinical signs of the diseases due to their increased incidence among the clients of most veterinary practices. (wildapplekennel.com)
Health officials in Massachusetts report increases in these tick diseases as well: babesiosis, anaplasmosis, miyamotoi, and now, Powassan virus. (colonialpest.com)
The third session focused on a few small ruminant diseases, such as ovine anaplasmosis in growing lambs, Clostridium perfringens type D enterotoxaemia in newborn lambs, and Coxiella burnetii in dairy goat herds. (iga-goatworld.com)
Tick-borne diseases range from subclinical to fatal infections with disproportionate incidence in children or the elderly. (takethehealth.com)
8.25% were positive forAnaplasma phagocytophilum (Anaplasmosis), 1.03% for Babesia microti (Babesiosis), 1.03% for Borrelia miyamotoi, and 1% for Powassan Virus. (vtlyme.org)
100,000 persons1
The CDC designates a state a "High Incidence State" when there is an average incidence of at least 10 confirmed cases per 100,000 persons for previous three reporting years. (vtlyme.org)
Fever1
It causes anaplasmosis in sheep and cattle, also known as tick-borne fever and pasture fever, and also causes the zoonotic disease human granulocytic anaplasmosis. (wikipedia.org)
Infection2
Recent reviews show that species infections could cause significant disease in felines.4C9 The first survey of clinical illness connected with species infection was published in 1999 and reviews of clinical disease due to species have become more frequent.4C11 A 2013 case series by Adaszek et al8 described three situations of anaplasmosis in felines in Poland. (resistiresmiderecho.org)
Reducing the incidence of (vibrionic) abortion caused by Campylobacter fetus infection susceptible to chlortetracycline. (pharmgate.com)
Prevalence1
Areas with historically lower incidence of heartworm such as Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, should note the predicted higher prevalence. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
Diagnosis1
For more information, see the CDC's Anaplasmosis Diagnosis and Testing web page. (tn.gov)
Tick-borne2
It causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis, which is a tick-borne rickettsial disease. (wikipedia.org)
There were also reports on sheep health, feeding system performance in commercial dairy sheep and goat farms, and potential climate change effects on tick-borne disease incidence in lambs. (iga-goatworld.com)
Typhus1
Incidence of murine typhus has been decreased by reducing rat and rat flea populations. (msdmanuals.com)
so the current research goals to evaluate the incidence of ovine theileriosis in Egypt on the molecular stage. (bioinfor.me)
Illness3
In Tennessee, illness onset for cases of anaplasmosis is mainly reported in the warmer months of the year. (tn.gov)
Note: The n=74 in this chart refers to reported cases of anaplasmosis from 2012-2022 with recorded illness onset dates. (tn.gov)
If treatment is delayed or if there are other medical conditions present, anaplasmosis can, in rare cases, cause severe illness. (tn.gov)
Dogs1
Dogs and Cats: Intravenous minocycline should be administered slowly to minimize the incidence of side effects. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
Humans1
Experts have been finding more deer that are infected with this virus so they expect the incidence in humans to go up as well. (colonialpest.com)
Deer1
These results indicate that the risk for contracting anaplasmosis in The Netherlands is likely highest in the few areas where red and fallow deer are present. (biomedcentral.com)
Symptoms4
Signs and symptoms of anaplasmosis typically begin 5-14 days after being bitten by an infected black-legged tick. (tn.gov)
Signs and symptoms of anaplasmosis typically develop within 1-2 weeks after being bitten by an infected tick. (tn.gov)
For more information, see the CDC's Anaplasmosis Signs and Symptoms web page. (tn.gov)
Disease4
For more information about this disease, see the CDC's Anaplasmosis Home Page . (tn.gov)
Anyone who spends time outdoors in Tennessee is at risk of contracting anaplasmosis, because the black-legged tick that spreads this disease is most often found in wooded, brushy areas. (tn.gov)
It is unclear to what extent HGA poses a health burden in Europe: epidemiological data on the disease incidence and disease burden are either incomplete or lacking from most European countries [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Conclusion The Ahlbäck classification is unrelated to most of the risk of risk factors contributes to the increased incidence of the disease. (netlify.app)
Human2
While it is rare, it is possible for HGA to be transmitted human-to-human via a blood transfusion , in which case it is called Transfusion-Transmitted Anaplasmosis (TTA). (mdwiki.org)
Currently, there is no vaccine against human granulocytic anaplasmosis, so antibiotics are the only form of treatment. (mdwiki.org)
Year2
What time of year are Tennesseeans at risk for contracting anaplasmosis? (tn.gov)
Therefore, late spring through mid summer is the time of year when Tennesseans are most at risk for contracting anaplasmosis. (tn.gov)
Cases of anaplasmosis have been on the rise in our state since 2014, and in 2022 (13 cases), there was a significant increase of anaplasmosis cases compared to 2021 (10 cases). (tn.gov)
The incidence is also expected to be higher than usual in the Upper Midwest, the Ohio River Valley, New England, and the Atlantic Coast States. (pethealthnetwork.com)
New cases peaked annually in August, with higher incidence rates in southern central and western England. (biomedcentral.com)
Data1
The gradient on the map below refers to average anaplasmosisincidence rates for each county in Tennesee from 2012-2022, which was calculated using county population data from the 2020 U.S. Census. (tn.gov)
The incidence of each has increased in recent decades and particularly during the last 10 years. (nicholasherold.com)
TBDs are highly prevalent throughout the US, with increasing incidence and expanding geographic distribution over the last few decades. (nursingce.com)
Rates1
Incidence rates were calculated, and demographics compared to the national population. (biomedcentral.com)
Years1
The population-weighted incidence across Western Europe has been estimated to be 22.04/100,000 person-years [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Summer months1
64% of anaplasmosis cases occur in the mid to late summer months between June and September. (tn.gov)
Treatment1
If anaplasmosis is suspected, treatment should not be delayed while waiting for a definitive laboratory confirmation, as prompt doxycycline therapy has been shown to improve outcomes. (mdwiki.org)