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Molecular genotyping of Babesia caballi.
Veterinary parasitology - 1 Jul 2024
Venter Alicia, Vorster Ilse, Nkosi Nokuzola Faith, Sibeko-Matjila Kgomotso Penelope, Bhoora Raksha Vasantrai
Abstract excerpt
Babesia caballi is an intra-erythrocytic parasite causing equine piroplasmosis. Three B. caballi genotypes (A, B, and C) have been identified based on the 18 S rRNA and rhoptry-associated protein (rap-1) gene sequences. These variant parasite genotypes compromise the diagnostic utility of the WOAH-recommended serological assays in declaring horses free of equine piroplasmosis. Although a gene encoding a spherical...
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