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p67 gene alleles sequence analysis reveals Theileria parva parasites associated with East Coast fever and Corridor disease in buffalo from Zambia.
Veterinary parasitology - 1 Aug 2024
Choopa Chimvwele N, Muleya Walter, Fandamu Paul, Mukolwe Lubembe D, Sibeko-Matjila Kgomotso P
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Theileriosis caused by Theileria parva infections is responsible for high cattle mortalities in Zambia. Although infected buffalo are a risk to cattle, the characterization of T. parva parasites occurring in this host in Zambia has not been reported. Furthermore, considering the advances in the development of a p67 subunit vaccine, the knowledge of p67 genetic and antigenic diversity in both cattle and buffalo...
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