<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the definition of Anaplasmosis and what are the appropriate methods for its treatment?  <response>: <reason> Treatment is indicated in all symptomatic patients. Preferred regimen: Doxycycline 100 mg PO bid or IV for those patient s unable to take oral medication for 10 days Alternative regimen: Rifampin 300 mg PO bid for 710 days for patient s with mild illness due to HGA who are not optimally suited for doxycycline treatment because of a history of drug allergy, pregnancy, or age 8 years Pediatric regimen: Children 8 years of age Preferred regimen: Doxycycline 4 mgkgday PO bid Maximum, 100 mgdose or IV for children unable to take an oral medication for 10 days Children 8 years of ageIn pregnant women Rifampin 10 mgkg bid Maximum, 300 mgdose for 4-5 days Note 1: If the patient has concomitant Lyme disease, then Amoxicillin 50 mgkgday in 3 divided doses maximum of 500 mg per dose OR Cefuroxime axetil 30 mgkg per day in 2 divided doses maximum of 500 mg per dose should be initiated at the conclusion of the course of Doxycycline to complete a 14-day total course of antibiotic therapy Note 2: Rifampin is not effective therapy for Lyme disease, patient s coinfected with B. burgdorferi should also be treated with Amoxicillin OR Cefuroxime axetil Treatment of pregnant patient s Generally tetracyclins are considered as a contraindication during pregnancy due to hepatotoxicity to the mother, and adverse effect on fetal bones on teeth formation, however, doxycycline rarely causes these side effects. Alternatively, Rifampin can be used in pregnant patients. Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of Anaplasmosis. 