Circulation of Anaplasma phagocytophilum among invasive and native carnivore species living in sympatry in Poland
Abstract Background Anaplasma phagocytophilum is characterized by a worldwide distribution and distinguished from other Anaplasmataceae by the broadest range of mammalian hosts and high genetic diversity.The role carnivores play in the life cycle of A.phagocytophilum in Europe is uncertain.Currently, only the red fox is considered a suitable reserv