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Molecular detection and genetic diversity of Theileria orientalis in cattle in China.
Parasitology research - 1 Dec 2018
Wang Jinming, Yang Jifei, Liu Junlong, Wang Xiaoxing, Xu Jianlin, Liu Aihong, Li Youquan, Liu Zhijie, Ren Qiaoyun, Luo Jianxun, Guan Guiquan, Yin Hong
Abstract excerpt
The apicomplexan parasite Theileria orientalis is a tick-borne intracellular protozoan parasite that is widely distributed throughout China. It causes bovine theileriosis in infected cattle, which results in huge economic losses to the cattle industry. In this study, the infection status of T. orientalis was determined in 260 blood samples from cattle from seven provinces across China. Results of a major...
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