Isolate of Anaplasma marginale not transmitted by ticks.

R. D. Smith, M. G. Levy, M. S. Kuhlenschmidt, J. H. Adams, D. L. Rzechula, T. A. Hardt, K. M. Kocan

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Abstract

The tick-borne transmissibility of 2 isolates of Anaplasma marginale was compared. Dermacentor variabilis were exposed to A marginale as nymphs by feeding on 1 of 4 splenectomized calves during periods of ascending parasitemia (maximum 49% to 81% parasitized erythrocytes) induced by injection of a stabilate. Tick-borne transmission was attempted, using 26 to 224 adult ticks within 30 to 220 days after molting. Adult D variabilis did not transmit an Illinois isolate of A marginale in 7 tick-borne transmission experiments (P = 0.0047), including 2 experiments in which calves were inoculated IV with homogenates of adult ticks. In contrast, a Virginia isolate of A marginale was readily transmitted by the same tick colony. Thus, previously reported morphologic and immunologic differences among A marginale isolates may extend to tick-borne transmissibility. The Virginia and Illinois A marginale isolates had an inclusion appendage that was not a marker for tick transmissibility.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)127-129
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican journal of veterinary research
Volume47
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Veterinary

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