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| What cells do Anaplasma spp. reside in within their hosts?
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| What vectors do Anaplasmas use?
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- Ticks
- Culicoides midges
- Biting flies
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| What role do flies play in transmission of Anaplasmas?
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- They are mechanical vectors only, no development occurs within the fly.
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| What amplifies Anaplasma infection within the host?
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- Formation of inclusion bodies within the erythrocytes
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| What are the common clinical signs of Anaplasma infection?
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- Haemolytic anaemia
- Emaciation
- Haematuria
- Respiratory signs
- Neurological signs
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| What are the main differences between A. marginale, A. centrale, A mesaeterium and A. ovis?
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- A. marginale forms inclusion bodies at the borders of the erythrocytes.
- A. centrale forms inclusion bodies in the centre of the erythrocytes.
- Both A. marginale and A.centrale cause disease primarily in cattle which can be severe.
- A. mesaeterium and A. ovis infect mainly sheep, causing mild disease.
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