Nilgai antelope display no signs of infection upon experimental challenge with a virulent Babesia bovis strain

Abstract Background Bovine babesiosis is caused by infection with the protozoal parasite Babesia bovis, which is transmitted by Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) spp. It can cause mortality rates up to 90% in immunologically naive Bos taurus cattle. In south Texas, R. (B.) microplus is known to infest nilga...

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Published in:	Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors:	Tammi L. Johnson, Kelly A. Persinger, Naomi S. Taus, Sara K. Davis, Karen C. Poh, Lowell S. Kappmeyer, Jacob M. Laughery, Janaína Capelli-Peixoto, Kimberly H. Lohmeyer, Massaro W. Ueti, Pia U. Olafson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Bovine babesiosis Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Wildlife host Boselaphus tragocamelus Babesia bovis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06316-3