Correction to: Congenital infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum in a calf in northern Germany.

Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified of a typing error under the "Laboratory test results" section.

Correction to: Acta Vet Scand (2013) 55:38 10.1186/1751-0147-55-38

Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified of a typing error under the “Laboratory test results” section.

Incorrect sentences:

In contrast, the dam was infected with A. phagocytophilum carrying only the ankA gene variant of cluster I in blood samples taken at parturition and 2 days postpartum.

The cluster I ankA sequences of both animals were 100% identical.

Correct sentences:

In contrast, the dam was infected with A. phagocytophilum carrying only the ankA gene variant of cluster IV in blood samples taken at parturition and 2 days postpartum.

The cluster IV ankA sequences of both animals were 100% identical.