Molecular detection of Anaplasma species in questing ticks (ixodids) in Ethiopia

Conclusions The results demonstrated the presence of several Anaplasma spp. including the zoonotic A. phagocytophilum and potentially zoonotic A. ovis. Our finding identified potential vectors of A. ovis to be further confirmed. However, an extended study is needed to identify the potential vectors of A. phagocytophilum. The variety of Anaplasma spp. indentified in this study suggests risks of anaplasmosis in animals and humans in the country.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research