Molecular characterization of Babesia peircei and Babesia ugwidiensis provides insight into the evolution and host specificity of avian piroplasmids

There are 16 recognized species of avian-infecting Babesia spp. (Piroplasmida: Babesiidae). While the classification of piroplasmids has been historically based on morphological differences, geographic isolation and presumed host and/or vector specificities, recent studies employing gene sequence an...

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Main Authors: Michael J. Yabsley, Ralph E.T. Vanstreels, Barbara C. Shock, Michaelle Purdee, Elizabeth C. Horne, Michael A. Peirce, Nola J. Parsons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224417300706