Author/Authors :
Kılıç, Haluk Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mikrobiyoloji ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Edirne , Gürcan, Şaban Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mikrobiyoloji ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Edirne , Kunduracılar, Hakan Departments of Clinical Microbiology - Medical Faculty of Trakya University, Edirne , Eskiocak, Muzaffer Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalı, Edirne
Abstract :
Objectives: It was aimed to investigate anaplasmosis seropositivity in people exposured to tick bite. Materials and Methods: Atotal of 116 individuals (89 males, 27 females; mean age 43; range 6 to 88 years) with tick bite history in rural areas of Thrace Region were included in this study. Possible risk factors were evaluated by a questionnaire. Sera obtained from volunteers were preserved in -70°C deep freezer until the study is done. Antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum were investigated by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test in the sera. Results: Antibodies against A. phagocytophilum were positive for 29 individuals (25%). Contact with horse/donkey is defined as a risk factor for anaplasmosis seropositivity. Conclusion: Antibodies against A. phagocytophilum were found at high rates in people exposured to tick bite in rural areas of Thrace Region.
Keywords :
Ehrlichiosis , anaplasmosis , seroprevalance , tick , borne diseases.
