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Prevalence and genetic diversity of Theileria equi from horses in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, China.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases - 1 Jul 2023
Zhang Yang, Shi Qianyun, Laven Richard, Li Caishan, He Wenwen, Zheng Huizhen, Liu Shifang, Lu Mingmin, Yang Danchen Aaron, Guo Qingyong, Chahan Bayin
Abstract excerpt
Theileria equi is a tick-borne intracellular apicomplexan protozoan parasite that causes equine theileriosis (ET). ET is an economically important disease with a worldwide distribution that significantly impacts international horse movement. Horses are an essential part of the economy in Xinjiang which is home to ∼10% of all the horses in China. However, there is very limited information on the prevalence and...
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