<i>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</i> infection in horses in the Netherlands

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Veterinary RecordVolume 162, Issue 7 p. 216-217 Short Communication Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in horses in the Netherlands C. M. Butler DVM, C. M. Butler DVM Department of Equine Sciences, Internal Medicine Section, Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorA. M. Nijhof DVM, A. M. Nijhof DVM Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorF. Jongejan PhD, Corresponding Author F. Jongejan PhD n/[email protected] Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsDr Jongejan is also at the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort 0110, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorJ. H. van der Kolk DVM, PhD, DipECEIM, J. H. van der Kolk DVM, PhD, DipECEIM Department of Equine Sciences, Internal Medicine Section, Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this author C. M. Butler DVM, C. M. Butler DVM Department of Equine Sciences, Internal Medicine Section, Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorA. M. Nijhof DVM, A. M. Nijhof DVM Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorF. Jongejan PhD, Corresponding Author F. Jongejan PhD n/[email protected] Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsDr Jongejan is also at the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort 0110, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorJ. H. van der Kolk DVM, PhD, DipECEIM, J. H. van der Kolk DVM, PhD, DipECEIM Department of Equine Sciences, Internal Medicine Section, Utrecht Centre for Tickborne Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.153, 3508 TD, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this author First published: 16 February 2008 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.162.7.216Citations: 40Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References Alberti A. Zobba R. Chessa B. Addis M. F. Sparagano O. 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