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Genotypic diversity of Theileria orientalis detected from cattle grazing in Kumamoto and Okinawa prefectures of Japan.
The Journal of veterinary medical science - 1 Mar 2011
Yokoyama Naoaki, Ueno Akio, Mizuno Daisuke, Kuboki Noritaka, Khukhuu Altangerel, Igarashi Ikuo, Miyahara Tokuji, Shiraishi Takashi, Kudo Ryuta, Oshiro Mamoru, Zakimi Satoshi, Sugimoto Chihiro, Matsumoto Kotaro, Inokuma Hisashi
Abstract excerpt
Theileria orientalis is a benign protozoan species that is widely distributed in Japan, yet sometimes causes serious economic losses in the livestock industry. In this study, we conducted a molecular survey based on genes encoding the major piroplasm surface protein (MPSP) and p23 for T. orientalis detected in cattle grazing in southern areas of Japan, consisting of 2 farms in Kumamoto prefecture (Aso and Kuma...
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