Anaplasma phagocytophilum
A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus ANAPLASMA, family ANAPLASMATACEAE, formerly called Ehrlichia phagocytophila or Ehrlichia equi. This organism is tick-borne (IXODES) and causes disease in horses and sheep. In humans, it causes human granulocytic EHRLICHIOSIS.
Year introduced: 2003
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Tree Number(s): B03.440.664.750.050.600, B03.660.050.783.500.050.600
MeSH Unique ID: D041081
Registry Number: txid948
Entry Terms:
- Ehrlichia phagocytophila
- Ehrlichia equi
- Cytoecetes phagocytophila
- HGE Agent
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