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Human granulocytic Anaplasmosis, Japan
1University of Shizuoka and Global Center of Excellence Program, Shizuoka City, Japan. ohashi@u-shizuoka-ken.ac.jp
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|March 7, 2013
Summary
Two human Anaplasma phagocytophilum infections were confirmed. Using both THP-1 and HL60 cell lines is crucial for accurate serodiagnosis of granulocytic anaplasmosis to avoid missed diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Anaplasma phagocytophilum causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis, a tick-borne illness.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on detecting pathogen-specific antibodies.
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