Anaplasmosis – Small bacterium that causes big issues

About this episode

This episode discusses anaplasmosis, a tick-transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma marginale, including its clinical signs and testing considerations.

Anaplasmosis is a disease transmitted by ticks. The causative agent is a bacterium, Anaplasma marginale that lives in an animal's red blood cells. It'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's new serology section head.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brandon Dominguez

Guests: Dr. Alexis Thompson, Dr. Suzanna Storms

Topics covered

• anaplasmosis
• ticks
• bacterium
• clinical signs
• testing considerations

Keywords

• anaplasmosis
• ticks
• Anaplasma marginale
• clinical signs
• testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Products: Anaplasma marginale

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