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Anaplasmosis – Small bacterium that causes big issues

Anaplasmosis – Small bacterium that causes big issues5 mei11 min

<p>Anaplasmosis is a disease transmitted by ticks. The causative agent is a bacterium, <em>Anaplasma marginale </em>that lives in an animal&#39;s red blood cells. It&#39;s crucial producers and practitioners be aware of anaplasmosis as clinical signs can mimic other diseases. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Alexis Thompson discuss the disease, clinical signs, and testing considerations with Dr. Suzanna Storms, TVMDL&#39;s new serology section head. </p>