Diagnosis of human granulocytic anaplasmosis in Belgium by combining molecular and serological methods
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We report here one new, hospitalized case of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Belgium. The clinical presentation of anaplasmosis, its treatment and the molecular and serological relevant laboratory methods are briefly developed.
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