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Anaplasmosis

Definition:

Anaplasmosis refers to a bacterial infectious disease that primarily affects animals, particularly cows, sheep, and dogs. It is caused by various species of the bacteria Anaplasma.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - (Veterinary Medicine) A disease common in domesticated animals, especially cattle, that is transmitted by ticks and causes fever, anemia, and other related symptoms.

Example: Anaplasmosis can significantly impact the cattle industry, leading to reduced milk production and weight loss in infected animals.

Related products: Cattle tick control products on Amazon

Sense 2:

Noun - (Human Health) A rare tick-borne illness affecting humans, characterized by symptoms such as high fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.

Example: If you develop flu-like symptoms after being bitten by a tick, it is important to consult a healthcare professional to rule out the possibility of anaplasmosis.

Related products: Tick repellents on Amazon

Local Usage:

In some regions, anaplasmosis may be commonly referred to as "yellow fever," owing to its characteristic symptom of yellowish discoloration of the mucous membranes.

Adjective: In the local farming community, farmers are constantly advised to be vigilant about the signs of anaplasmosis among their cattle to prevent further spreading of the disease.

Example: The veterinarian recommended implementing proper biosecurity measures to control the anaplasmosis outbreak in the local dairy farm.

Verb: Farmers actively work towards anaplasmosis prevention by regularly examining their livestock for ticks and promptly treating any infected animals.

Example: It is crucial to anaplasmosis prevention by keeping pastures well-maintained and using appropriate tick control methods.