First report of Anaplasma marginale in the European bison Bison bonasus

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Anna W. Myczka · University of Warsaw

Stanisław Kaczor · Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection

Elwira Plis-Kuprianowicz · Białowieża National Park

Joanna Werszko · Medical University of Warsaw

Aleksandra Kawińska · Medical University of Warsaw

Arkadiusz Juszczyk · Forest Research Institute

Anna Bajer

Abstract

This study is the first report of A. marginale occurrence in Poland and the first report of A. marginale occurrence in B. bonasus in Europe. Infection by the pathogenic A. marginale in strictly protected species such as the European bison may have an impact on the health, ecology, and conservation of this endangered species.

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Vector-borne infectious diseases Aquaculture disease management and microbiota Bartonella species infections research

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Published in: Parasites & Vectors

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 447-447

DOI: 10.1186/s13071-025-07056-8

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First report of Anaplasma marginale in the European bison Bison bonasus

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