New methods for the diagnosis of Babesia bigemina infection

Accurate diagnosis of Babesia bigemina infection, an economically important tick-transmitted protozoan parasite of cattle, is essential in the management of disease control and in epidemiological studies. The currentlyused methods of diagnosis are blood smear examination and serological tests which...

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Published in:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Main Authors: S. Morzaria, J. Katende, A. Kairo, V. Nene, A. Musoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1992-01-01
Subjects:
Babesia bigemina
antigens
diagnosis
DNA probe
quantative buffy coat test
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