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Anaplasma

Anaplasma

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A type of bacteria that infects blood cells in people and animals and spreads by ticks
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈplæzmə/
  • Specialized
: Anaplasma
  • A tick bite can transmit Anaplasma to both animals and humans, causing illness.

Examples

  • Veterinarians test cattle for Anaplasma to prevent the spread of disease in herds.

  • The Anaplasma bacteria can cause serious illness in humans.

  • Researchers study Anaplasma to develop better treatments for tick-borne infections.

  • Many veterinarians are concerned about Anaplasma infections in pets.

  • Veterinarians test cattle for Anaplasma to prevent the spread of disease in herds.

  • A tick bite can transmit Anaplasma to both animals and humans, causing illness.

  • Researchers study Anaplasma to develop better treatments for tick-borne infections.

Surface Forms

Anaplasma singular
Anaplasmas plural

Morphology

Anaplasma = plasma (opaque) = ana + plasma

Although analyzable as 'ana-' + 'plasma', the taxonomic name denotes a genus of bacteria and this meaning is not derivable from the common word 'plasma' by an average learner.

Etymology

Anaplasma comes from Greek parts ana- meaning 'again' and plasma meaning 'something formed' or 'shape'. That's why the name helps you remember that these bacteria change or reshape blood cells, often after a tick bite.