| A study on the epidemiology of caprine anaplasmosis in Korea I. Electron microscopic characterization of the etiologic agent |
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Byeong-kirl Baek1, Chan-moon Jin1, Surk-yul Seo2, Yee-won Seo2, Dong-sun Seo2, Ibulaimu Kakoma3 |
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University
2Livestock Health Research of Chonbuk, Changsu Branch Korea
3College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois |
| 산양의 anaplasmosis에 대한 역학적 연구 I.전자현미경적 연구 |
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백병걸1, 진찬문1, 서석열2, 서이원2, 김동성2, 3 |
1전북대학교 수의과대학
2가축위생시험소 장수지소
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| Abstract |
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Evidence is presented for the isolation and characterization of Anaplasma avis in both indigenous (Korean) and exotic goats imported from Australia. These studies were carried out in response to epidemic scenario whereby farmers reported noticing what was described as a mysterious disease characterized by anemia, anorexia, general malaise and a significant morbidity and mortality rate in both types of goat breeds. The syndrome consistent with caprine anaplasmosis was associated with an intraerythrocytic agent occuring in single initial bodies characteristically surrounded by a single-layered membrane whereas the marginal body was typically surrounded by a double-layered membrane. The identity of the etiologic agent was confirmed as Anaplasma avis by light and ultrastructural microscopy. |
| Key Words:
Anaplasma ovis, goats, electron microscopy |
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