A Review on Equine Piroplasmosis: Epidemiology, Vector Ecology, Risk Factors, Host Immunity, Diagnosis and Control

A Review on Equine Piroplasmosis: Epidemiology, Vector Ecology, Risk Factors, Host Immunity, Diagnosis and Control

Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease caused by apicomplexan protozoan parasites, <i>Babesia caballi</i> and <i>Theileria equi</i>. The disease is responsible for serious economic losses to the equine industry. It principally affects donkeys, horses, mules, and ze...

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Main Authors: ThankGod E. Onyiche, Keisuke Suganuma, Ikuo Igarashi, Naoaki Yokoyama, Xuenan Xuan, Oriel Thekisoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Equine Piroplasmosis
tick-borne disease
epidemiology
ticks
equines
<i>Babesia caballi</i>
<i>Theileria equi</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/10/1736

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