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Anaplasma phagocytophilum

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with EHRLICHIOSIS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Ehrlichia (1975-2002)

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Medical Definitions and Terms

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