Babesia Species of Domestic Cats: Molecular Characterization Has Opened Pandora's Box

This is the first comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to Babesia species reported from domestic cats. Description of the four species (Babesia felis, Babesia cati, Babesia herpailuri, and Babesia pantherae) named based on morphology and/or host specificity is documented. Feline babesio...

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Main Authors: Barend L. Penzhorn, Marinda C. Oosthuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00134/full