| Literature DB >> 8410950 |
J van Heerden1, H J Els, E J Raubenheimer, J H Williams.
Abstract
Besnoitiosis was confirmed in a pony which presented with inspiratory dyspnoea, scleroderma and ventral oedema. Numerous cysts were visible in the sclerae. Histological examination of the skin confirmed the presence of numerous cysts. The parasite could not be transmitted by subcutaneous injection of homogenised skin from the infected horse to rabbits and a horse. Ultrastructural morphology of the crescent-shaped bradyzoites was not compatable with Besnoitia besnoiti or B. jellisoni and it is proposed that the infection was caused by B. bennetti.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID： 8410950
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J S Afr Vet Assoc ISSN： 1019-9128 Impact factor: 1.474