Anaplasmosis is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium *Anaplasma phagocytophilum*. It is primarily transmitted to humans through tick bites and commonly affects people in the upper Midwest and northeastern United States, as well as parts of Europe and Asia. It can cause a range of flu-like symptoms.
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Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) was first recognized as a distinct human disease in the United States in 1990 in Wisconsin and Minnesota. It was initially identified as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis before the causative agent was reclassified. Its discovery highlighted the expanding spectrum of tick-borne diseases affecting humans.
Anaplasmosis is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. In the United States, the **blacklegged tick** (*Ixodes scapularis*) is the main vector in the Northeast and Midwest, and the **western blacklegged tick** (*Ixodes pacificus*) on the Pacific coast. Ticks acquire the bacteria by feeding on infected animals such as white-footed mice and other small mammals, then transmit it during subsequent blood meals.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
Emergency symptoms: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18
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