A novel Babesia sp. associated with clinical signs of babesiosis in domestic cats in South Africa

A novel Babesia sp. associated with clinical signs of babesiosis in domestic cats in South Africa

Abstract Background Feline babesiosis, sporadically reported from various countries, is of major clinical significance in South Africa, particularly in certain coastal areas. Babesia felis, B. leo, B. lengau and B. microti have been reported from domestic cats in South Africa. Blood specimens from d...

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Main Authors: Anna-Mari Bosman, Barend L. Penzhorn, Kelly A. Brayton, Tanya Schoeman, Marinda C. Oosthuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
18S rRNA gene
Babesia leo
Babesia sp. cat Western Cape
Domestic cat
Felidae
Phylogeny
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3395-x

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