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Molecular genotyping and epidemiology of equine piroplasmids in South Africa.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases - 1 Mar 2020
Bhoora Raksha Vasantrai, Collins Nicola Elaine, Schnittger Leonhard, Troskie Christo, Marumo Ratselane, Labuschagne Karien, Smith Rae Marvin, Dalton Desire Lee, Mbizeni Sikhumbuzo
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Recently reported substantial genetic diversity within Theileria equi 18S rRNA gene sequences has led to the identification of five genotypes A, B, C, D, and E, complicating molecular and serological diagnosis. In addition, T. haneyi has lately been reported as a species closely related to the T. equi 18S rRNA genotype C (Knowles et al., 2018). Theileria spp. of this group have a monophyletic origin and are...
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