Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis synonyms

Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. This condition is also known by several other names, which are often used interchangeably. Some of the synonyms for Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis include:

• Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE): HGE is an older term that was previously used to describe the same disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It reflects the historical understanding of the disease and its association with the Ehrlichia genus.


• Tick-borne Fever: Tick-borne fever is a general term used to describe various diseases transmitted by ticks, including HGA. It encompasses a range of tick-borne illnesses, and HGA is one of the conditions falling under this umbrella term.


• Human Anaplasmosis: Human Anaplasmosis is a broader term that encompasses both HGA and another similar tick-borne disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum called Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis.


• Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis: This is the most specific and commonly used term for the disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It accurately reflects the bacterium involved and the specific type of infection.

It is important to note that while these terms may differ, they all refer to the same infectious disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The choice of terminology may vary depending on the medical literature, region, or historical context.