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First Cases of Transplacental Transmission of Anaplasma spp. in Gabon: Cases Reports and Brief Review of the Literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Anaplasma spp. is an emerging human zoonosis, usually transmitted by tick bites. Human-to-human transmission is rare, and transplacental transmission is even less common. No cases of transplacental transmission have been previously reported.We report the cases of patients who were followed up for febrile syndrome diagnosed with maternal-fetal infection and treated with antibiotic therapy and hemodynamic correction. Investigation of the etiology revealed Anaplasma spp. in a neonatal infection.These cases prove that transplacental transmission of Anaplasma spp. is possible and that surveillance is important.

Source: The Journal of Pediatric Academy

DOI: 10.4274/jpea.2024.316

Authors: Lambert Mulakwa Morisho, Jean Jordan Ekogha Ovono, Charles Bamavu Amisi, Serge Gakne Manikase

Institution: Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404247856

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