It is the tick borne disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophillum.The vector for this bacterium is the tick which are called as Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus.Anaplasmosis is also known as Human Granulocytic Echricolosis.(HCG).The Incubation period is 5-14 days.
It can occur at any age.But common age group is 40yrs.Men are mostly affected tham women.It is more common among the northwest population.
Epidemiological Data should be collected.Questionnaire such as recent travel to endemic areas,occupational exposure with ticks,expose to the wooden materials should be considered.
The tick plays an vital role in the transmission of the disease.
The prognosis of anaplasmosis is better when it is diagnosed at an early stages and fatality rate is low in anaplasmosis.
If you do find a tick attached to your skin, remove it within 24 hours. Follow these steps:
Take a photo of the tick. This can help identify the type of tick if you have symptoms.