Definition
anaplasmosis
noun
- An infectious disease of cattle and other animals caused by parasitic bacteria of the genus Anaplasma, transmitted by ticks and characterized by fever, anemia, and jaundice.
Usage: veterinary medicine; also called anaplasmosis or anaplasma
Examples
- The rancher lost several cattle to anaplasmosis last summer.
- Anaplasmosis is spread primarily through the bite of infected ticks.
- Veterinarians recommend tick prevention to reduce the risk of anaplasmosis in livestock.
- The disease causes severe anemia in infected animals.
- Early treatment with antibiotics can help manage anaplasmosis in cattle.