Molecular characterisation of Babesia gibsoni infection from a Pit-bull terrier pup recently imported into South Africa

Canine babesiosis caused by Babesia gibsoni was diagnosed in a 3-month-old Pit-bull pup during a routine clinical examination. Diagnosis was confirmed by way of smear examination, PCR, Reverse Line Blot (RLB) and sequence analysis which showed 100% homology with B. gibsoni (Japan AB118032) and Babes...

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Main Authors: P.T. Matjila, B.L. Penzhorn, A.L. Leisewitz, R. Bhoora, R. Barker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-05-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/277