#Anaplasma: granulocute/neutrophil inclusion
#Ehrlichia: monocyte inclusion
New #protein targets revealed in deadly #tick-borne #bacterium for future treatments ...
| #bacteria | #Ehrlichia | #ehrlichiosis | #antibiotic | Via @sciencex.bsky.social
🧬 New #preprint!
🎯 We completed the life cycle of Amblyomma variegatum using an artificial membrane feeding system — no live hosts! 🕷️🩸
👉 doi.org/10.21203/rs....
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#Connecticut: First evidence of the invasive #longhornedtick infected with #Ehrlichia chaffeensis in the US #ticks #tickbornedisease
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5️⃣ Without prompt treatment, the infection can become irreversible in 20% of cases, with serious complications.
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3️⃣ Polymorphic clinical signs: Fever, weight loss, hemorrhages… often confused with other diseases.
4️⃣ Thrombocytopenia as a warning sign: A drop in platelets is often the first biological indicator, before clinical symptoms.
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3/6
Here are 5 key facts:
1️⃣ E. canis infects monocytes, while E. ewingii targets granulocytes – gradually weakening the immune system.
2️⃣ Rhipicephalus sanguineus can live indoors, exposing dogs even without outdoor activities.
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2/6
📌 3 Major Pathogens in Europe:
E. canis (90% of EU cases)
E. ewingii (emerging)
E. chaffeensis (zoonotic risk)
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New in Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases @CRPVBD
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2/7🌍 Ehrlichia Spreading Across Europe
Hotspots: Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Spread by the Rhipicephalus sanguineus tick, whose habitats are growing due to climate change. Pet travel and outdoor exposure increase risk. Know the dangers to protect your dog! 🐕☀️ #Ehrlichia #TickBorneDiseases
Brainstorming for a new journal cover project illustrating the identification of a new type IV #effector involved in the pathogenesis of #Ehrlichia ruminantium, a #tick transmitted intracellular pathogenic #bacterium responsible of #heartwater (fatal disease of wild and domestic ruminants)!