Heather L. Wamsley, DVM, DACVP
Department of Physiological Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32608
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An update on anaplasmosis in dogs
April 1, 2008
By:
A. Rick Alleman, DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP
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Heather L. Wamsley, DVM, DACVP
Canine anaplasmosis is caused by one of two gram-negative, obligate, intracellular bacterial agents, Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Anaplasma platys. Both types are likely spread by ticks and can occur worldwide.
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