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The first study of the prevalence and genetic diversity of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in horses in Russia.
Parasitology research - 20 Jul 2024
Rar Vera, Marchenko Victor, Suntsova Olga, Epikhina Tamara, Tikunov Artem, Meltsov Ivan, Fedorets Valeria, Igolkina Yana, Kozlova Irina, Tikunova Nina
Abstract excerpt
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a global worldwide infection, which can lead to the death of animals. Despite the causative agents of EP being well studied, there are no data on the distribution and genetic characteristics of EP agents in any region of Russia. In this study, blood samples from 750 horses from Novosibirsk province, Irkutsk province, and Altai region of Russian Siberia were examined for the presence...
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