Tick-Borne Fever Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Whick rickettsial parasite causes Tick Borne Fever?	Anaplasma phagocytophilum		Link to Article
When and why does pasture fever affect cattle?	Springtime When they are returned to tick infested pasture after the Winter		Link to Article
In which cells can the organism be found, confirming diagnosis?	Leucocytes		Link to Article
What changes are seen on haematology and Biochemistry in animals with TBF?	Anaemia, leucopaenia, neutropaenia, eosinophilia Low ALP, zinc, iron and albumin High urea, creatinine and bilirubin		Link to Article
What are the characteristics of TBF in humans?	Fever Flu-like symptoms Vertigo and seizures GI bleeding Skin rash		Link to Article