Human Anaplasmosis (HA)
Human anaplasmosis (HA) was formerly called granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE). It is the second-most common tick-borne disease in Minnesota after Lyme disease.
Human anaplasmosis is a bacterial disease transmitted to humans
by Ixodes scapularis (blacklegged tick or deer tick), the same tick that transmits Lyme disease.
- About Human
Anaplasmosis
Human anaplasmosis information. Including transmission, prevention, common signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Human
Anaplasmosis Statistics
Charts, graphs, and statistics for human anaplasmosis in Minnesota.
- Information for Health Professionals on Human Anaplasmosis
Clinical presentation, diagnostic tests and case definitions, treatment, guidelines, and required reporting information.
Spotlight
Blacklegged tick (deer tick) life stages next to a metric ruler. The adult ticks (two ticks at the left) are approximately 1/8 of an inch long, while the nymph (third from left) is just under 1/16 of an inch.
June 29, 2011: Tick-borne Disease Health Alert
Minnesota Records First Death from Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
May 6, 2011: Tick-borne Disease Health Alert
Anaplasmosis Rivals Lyme Disease As Record Numbers of Minnesotans Sick from Tick-Borne Diseases in 2010.
Special Review Panel Unaimously Upholds Lyme Disease Treatment Guidelines: Short-term Antibiotics Proven to be Best Treatment for Patients
4/2010 Update: Special review panel unanimously upholds Lyme disease treatment guidelines. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
High Risk Areas in Minnesota
A map that shows counties of highest Tick-borne risk in Minnesota.
Ticks
Learn about blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) including their life cycle, feeding habits, habitat, and population control. Also includes information on American dog ticks, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Minnesota.
Preventing Tick-Transmitted Disease
Information about minimizing your risk of tick-transmitted diseases, protecting your pets, and removing ticks.
Tickborne Prevention Poster: Spray Before You Work or Play
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