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Anaplasma phagocytophilum

(formerly Ehrlichia phagocytop hila Foggia, 1949) - obligatory intracellular parasite similar to the construction riketsji attacking granulocytes. Cosmopolitan s pecies occurring. Produces mainly animal anaplasmosis (AGA) in fa rmed and wild ruminants, equines and canids. In humans, causes human anaplasmosis (HGA). Transmission factor are ticks of the genera Ixodes and Dermacentor. In Poland it is almost entirely common tick (Ixodes ricinus).