anaplasmosis

noun

Meaning

A tick-borne infectious disease caused by bacteria that attack red blood cells, primarily affecting cattle and occasionally humans.

Examples

  • The farmer implemented a strict tick control program to prevent anaplasmosis from spreading through his dairy herd.
  • Clinical symptoms of anaplasmosis include jaundice, weight loss, and extreme lethargy in infected animals.

Synonyms: tick fever, rickettsial infection