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...
Main Authors: | ThankGod E. Onyiche, Keisuke Suganuma, Ikuo Igarashi, Naoaki Yokoyama, Xuenan Xuan, Oriel Thekisoe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/10/1736 |
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