Article
Molecular occurrence and genetic identification of Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. in naturally infected cattle from Thailand.
Parasitology research - 31 Jul 2024
Seerintra Tossapol, Krinsoongnern Wongwiwat, Thanchomnang Tongjit, Piratae Supawadee
Abstract excerpt
Piroplasm including Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. in cattle can cause illness that affects livestock productivity, resulting in significant production losses, especially in tropical and subtropical regions such as Thailand. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bovine piroplasms and to identify these blood parasites based on the 18S ribosomal RNA gene in cattle in the northeastern part of Thailand....
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Thailand
- Theileria
- Babesiosis
- Theileriasis
- Babesia
- Phylogeny
- RNA, Ribosomal, 18S
- DNA, Protozoan
- Cattle Diseases
