| Literature DB >> 25300637 |
L Nicki Wise1, Angela M Pelzel-McCluskey2, Robert H Mealey3, Donald P Knowles4.
Abstract
Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the parasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, is a globally important disease, affecting a large percentage of the world's horses. This article serves as a review of these divergent parasites. Discussed are the clinical presentation of disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Special attention is given to the current disease status specifically in North America. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Anemia; Babesia caballi; Erythrocytic parasite; Theileria equi; Tick-borne disease
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25300637 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2014.08.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract ISSN: 0749-0739 Impact factor: 1.792