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Anaplasma platys beyond canines: a systematic review of host range, phylogenetic relatedness, and knowledge gaps in Africa

2026Open accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

These findings highlight a likely broad vertebrate host range of A. platys and possible association with multiple tick vectors. Critical knowledge gaps remain regarding host-specific genotypes and the role of tick species in transmission.

Research topics

  • Vector-borne infectious diseases
  • Bartonella species infections research
  • Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies

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DOI: 10.1186/s13071-026-07278-4

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