Epidemiology of Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale infections in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from Kruger National Park, South Africa
D. Clay Sisson, Brianna R. Beechler, Abdul Jabbar, Anna E. Jolles, Jasmin Hufschmid
Abstract
• Anaplasma marginale and A. centrale are commonly found in co-infection in African buffalo. • Infection intensity with one Anaplasma species did not predict infection intensity with the other species. • Intensity of infection with either Anaplasma species decreased with age. • Anaplasma marginale was more commonly detected in males and during the dry season. • Anaplasma centrale infection was more intense in males and the dry season.
Topics & Concepts
AnaplasmaEpidemiologyNational parkGeographyVeterinary medicineBiologyVirologyMedicineArchaeologyTickInternal medicineViral Infections and VectorsVector-Borne Animal DiseasesAnimal Disease Management and Epidemiology