Genetic Diversity and Sequence Polymorphism of Two Genes Encoding Theileria parva Antigens Recognized by CD8<sup>+</sup> T Cells among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Cattle in Malawi

Genetic Diversity and Sequence Polymorphism of Two Genes Encoding Theileria parva Antigens Recognized by CD8<sup>+</sup> T Cells among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Cattle in Malawi

East Coast fever (ECF) is an acute fatal tick-borne disease of cattle caused by <i>Theileria</i><i> parva</i>. It causes major losses in exotic and crossbreed cattle, but this could be prevented by a vaccine of <i>T. parva</i> if the vaccine is selected properly b...

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Main Authors: Elisha Chatanga, Kyoko Hayashida, Walter Muleya, Kodai Kusakisako, Mohamed Abdallah Mohamed Moustafa, Bashir Salim, Ken Katakura, Chihiro Sugimoto, Nariaki Nonaka, Ryo Nakao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Malawi
<i>Theileria parva</i>
genetic diversity
vaccine
Muguga cocktail
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/5/334

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