Article
Genetic diversity of Theileria species identified from questing and parasitic ticks in selected areas in Qinghai, China.
Veterinary research communications - 23 Jan 2026
Han Yuan, Li Zhi, Fu Yong, Liu Junlong, Jia Dan, Li Chunhua, Yin Hong, Lei Mengtong
Abstract excerpt
Piroplasmosis caused by tick-borne piroplasm is a vital zoonotic disease that poses significant concerns for human and animal health. However, the information on the molecular prevalence of the piroplasm transmitted by ticks is limited in Qinghai, China. Here, we investigated the geographic distribution of 544 collected ticks and the genetic diversity of tick-borne piroplasm in four areas of Qinghai. The results...
Topics
- Animals
- Theileria
- Genetic Variation
- China
- Phylogeny
- Theileriasis
- Ixodidae
- Ticks
