ANAPLASMOSIS

Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. These bacteria are spread to people by tick bites primarily from the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus).

People with anaplasmosis will often have fever, headache, chills, and muscle aches. Doxycycline is the drug of choice for adults and children of all ages with anaplasmosis.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

HGA IFA - IgG

Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne infection that can sometimes be severe or fatal. Anaplasmosis is caused by the bacteria, Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It cannot be spread from person-to-person. You may develop anaplasmosis if you are bitten by an infe

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HGA IFA - IgM

The HGA (Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis) IFA (Indirect Fluorescent Antibody) - IgM test on an Anaplasmosis panel is a crucial diagnostic tool for the detection of acute Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium An

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