Anaplasma
| Ehrlichiaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Alphaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Rickettsiales |
| Family: | Ehrlichiaceae |
| Genus: | Anaplasma |
Anaplasma is a genus of rickettsiales bacteria.
Anaplasmas reside in host blood cells and lead to the disease anaplasmosis. The disease most commonly occurs in tropical areas of the world.[1]
Anaplasmas require intermediate tick hosts for maturation, and flies may act as mechanical vectors.[1]
One of the major consequences of infection by red blood cells infecting Anaplasma is the development of haemolytic anaemia due to the damage done to red blood cells.[1]
Species of veterinary interest include:
- Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale in cattle
- Anaplasma mesaeterum and Anaplasma ovis in sheep and goats[1]
Anaplasma phagocytophilum in dogs, cats and horses (also infects people)
Genomes
The genomes from at least three different Anaplasma species have been sequenced.[2] These genomes are about 1.1 to 1.2 MB in size and encode 925 to 1,335 proteins.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Anaplasmas reviewed and published by WikiVet, accessed 10 October 2011.
- ↑ Anaplasma genomes in the JGI genome browser
External links
- Anaplasma at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Anaplasma Genome Projects (from Genomes OnLine Database)
- Comparative Analysis of Anaplasma Genomes (at DOE's IMG system)