Molecular detection and genetic characteristics of Babesia gibsoni in dogs in Shaanxi Province, China

Abstract Background Several members of genus Babesia are important pathogens causing babesiosis in dogs. In China, at least five Babesia species have been described in dogs or ticks. This study sought to determine the prevalence and molecular characteristics of various Babesia spp. in dogs in cities...

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Main Authors: Wen-Ping Guo, Guang-Cheng Xie, Dan Li, Meng Su, Rui Jian, Luan-Ying Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04232-w