Current Status of Zoonotic Pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Türkiye: A Molecular Approach

Türkiye is located in the Northern Hemisphere, between 36-42 degrees north latitude and 26-45 degrees east longitude. Türkiye consists of 7 different geographical regions. In addition, there are 3 different climates: Mediterranean climate, Black Sea climate, and continental climate (1). As can be seen, different climatic conditions prevail in the country. This variability provides suitable habitats for a variety of arthropod vectors during the four seasons of the year. Türkiye is a country where many tick-borne diseases (babesiosis, theileriosis, and anaplasmosis) are commonly seen. The most common diseases in farm animals are babesiosis and theileriosis. Anaplasmosis, on the other hand, is less widespread (2). Seven species of Anaplasma genus (Anaplasma bovis, Anaplasma centrale, Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma ovis, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, and Anaplasma capra) have been identified so far (3,4). A. phagocytophilum is the first species identified to cause infection in humans.

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Anaplasma phagocytophilum , Türkiye , A Molecular Approach