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Genotypic variations in field isolates of Theileria species infecting giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi and Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) in Kenya.
Parasitology international - 1 Oct 2013
Githaka Naftaly, Konnai Satoru, Skilton Robert, Kariuki Edward, Kanduma Esther, Murata Shiro, Ohashi Kazuhiko
Abstract excerpt
Recently, mortalities among giraffes, attributed to infection with unique species of piroplasms were reported in South Africa. Although haemoparasites are known to occur in giraffes of Kenya, the prevalence, genetic diversity and pathogenicity of these parasites have not been investigated. In this study, blood samples from 13 giraffes in Kenya were investigated microscopically and genomic DNA extracted. PCR...
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