Anaplasma platys beyond canines: a systematic review of host range, phylogenetic relatedness, and knowledge gaps in Africa
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.
Authors
- Sekgota Marcus Makgabo
- Charles Byaruhanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5368-6400)
- Zamantungwa T. H. Mnisi
Institutions
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (ZA)
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07278-4
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00