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The molecular prevalence and MSA-2b gene-based genetic diversity of Babesia bovis in dairy cattle in Thailand.
Veterinary parasitology - 8 Nov 2013
Simking Pacharathon, Saengow Sinsamuth, Bangphoomi Kunan, Sarataphan Nachai, Wongnarkpet Sirichai, Inpankaew Tawin, Jittapalapong Sathaporn, Munkhjargal Tserendorj, Sivakumar Thillaiampalam, Yokoyama Naoaki, Igarashi Ikuo
Abstract excerpt
Bovine babesiosis is an economically significant disease that affects dairy farming operations in Thailand. In the present study, 1824 blood-DNA samples prepared from cattle bred in 4 different regions of the country (North, Northeast, Central, and South) were screened using a nested PCR for the specific detection of Babesia bovis. While the overall prevalence of B. bovis was 8.8%, the Central region of Thailand...
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