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Evaluation of surface antigen TF1.17 in feline Tritrichomonas foetus isolates.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Sept 2017
Gould E N, Corbeil L B, Kania S A, Tolbert M K
Abstract excerpt
Tritrichomonas foetus (T. foetus) is a flagellated protozoa that infects the distal ileum and proximal colon of domestic cats, as well as the urogenital tract of cattle. Feline trichomonosis is recognized as a prevalent cause of chronic diarrhea in cats worldwide. The suspected route of transmission is fecal-oral, with cats in densely crowded environments at highest risk for infection. Thus, the recommended...
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