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Molecular detection and genetic diversity of Leucocytozoon sabrazesi in chickens in Thailand.
Scientific reports - 17 Aug 2021
Khumpim Pacharaporn, Chawengkirttikul Runglawan, Junsiri Witchuta, Watthanadirek Amaya, Poolsawat Napassorn, Minsakorn Sutthida, Srionrod Nitipon, Anuracpreeda Panat
Abstract excerpt
Leucocytozoon sabrazesi is the intracellular protozoa of leucocytozoonosis, which is transmitted by the insect vectors and affects chickens in most subtropical and tropical regions of the globe, except South America, and causing enormous economic losses due to decreasing meat yield and egg production. In this study, L. sabrazesi gametocytes have been observed in the blood smears, and molecular methods have been...
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