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High genetic diversity in field isolates of Trypanosoma theileri assessed by analysis of cathepsin L-like sequences disclosed multiple and new genotypes infecting cattle in Thailand.
Veterinary parasitology - 25 Aug 2011
Garcia Herakles A, Kamyingkird Ketsarin, Rodrigues Adriana C, Jittapalapong Sathaporn, Teixeira Marta M G, Desquesnes Marc
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In this study, we describe the first survey in Thailand of Trypanosoma theileri, a widespread and prevalent parasite of cattle that is transmitted by tabanid flies. Investigation of 210 bovine blood samples of Thai cattle from six farms by hematocrit centrifuge technique (HCT) revealed 14 samples with trypanosomes morphologically compatible to T. theileri. Additional animals were positive for T. theileri by PCR...
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