Anaplasmosis

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Anaplasmosis
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Anaplasmosis

• Anaplasmosis is basically a tickborne disease
  that is caused by bacteria called Anaplasma
  phagocytophilum. This disease is spread via the
  bite of an infected blacklegged tick, the same
  tick that transfers Lyme disease, babesiosis,
  Borrelia miyamotoi and Powassan virus. There is a
  possibility of Anaplasma phagocytophilium to be
  transferred through blood transfusions.Anaplasmo
  sis is known to be the second most commonly
  reported tickborne disease. In the last 5 years,
  the number of reported cases of anaplasmosis has
  increased substantially.The best way to stay
  safe from anaplasmosis is to prevent tick bites.
  If you find a tick on your body, extract it
  quickly to lower down the risk of contracting
  anaplasmosis. See a doctor if you do get sick.
  Anaplasmosis is curable but it can also be a
  serious, and sometimes fatal, disease.

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Diagnosis of Anaplasmosis

• The diagnosis of anaplasmosis can only be made
  by a specialized doctor. The main signs and
  symptoms of anaplasmosis can be either
  non-specific or differentiate from
  person-to-person, making diagnosis difficult,
  though blood tests can be helpful.

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Symptoms of Anaplasmosis

• Generally the symptoms of anaplasmosis begin 5
  to 21 days after a tick bite and can include
• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Malaise
• Muscle pain
• Cough
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Vomiting

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Symptoms of Anaplasmosis
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• Not like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis does not
  commonly cause a rash. In fact, only 10 of
  people suffering with anaplasmosis report of
  having a rash. The most common symptoms of the
  disease include fever, malaise, muscle aches and
  headaches.People who are suffering with
  anaplasmosis may also have chances to develop
  anemia, low white blood cell counts, low platelet
  counts, and elevated liver enzymes.Anaplasmosis
  can be a severe illness. There is an estimate of
  36 of cases in which is hospitalized for their
  illness. And if not treated correctly,
  anaplasmosis can be fatal.

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Treatment of Anaplasmosis

• Antibiotics can be chosen for the treatment of
  anaplasmosis. Early treatment of anaplasmosis is
  important for avoiding more severe complications
  from anaplasmosis.

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