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In vitro evaluation of the automated hematology analyzer XN-31 for rapid diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis

Microbiology Spectrum
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a protozoal disease affecting equids, caused by Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. EP is conventionally diagnosed using microscopic, molecular, and/or serological methods, which are time-consuming.
Akihiro Ochi, Yuji Toya, Mikako Sengoku, Seiichiro Tsuchiya, Daiki Kishi, Takanori Ueno   +5 more
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Babesia caballi infection in a 6-month-old colt

Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2018
On the 15th of August 2016, a 6-month-old colt weighing 118 kg was presented to the large animal clinic of Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The colt showed clinical signs including fever, weakness, inappetence, anaemia, tachycardia, dyspnoea, rough hair coat, pale mucus membranes, lacrimation, ataxia and ...
Ememe, M.U., Onyegbula, O, Egwuogu, F.C., Nlebedum, C.U., Ogbu, C.C.   +4 more
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Prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi infections in horses belonging to resource-poor farmers in the north-eastern Free State Province, South Africa

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2008
The prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi infections in the north-eastern Free State Province of South Africa was determined by examination of thin and thick Giemsa-stained blood smears, IFAT and PCR.
M. Y. Motloang, O. M.M. Thekisoe, A. Alhassan, M. Bakheit, M. P. Motheo, F. E.S. Masangane, M. L. Thibedi, N. Inoue, I. Igarashi, C. Sugimoto, P. A. Mbati   +10 more
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Risk factors for tick infestation and equine Piroplasmosis infection among draught horses in France

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasites Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, is endemic in Europe's Mediterranean basin, creating significant health and economic challenges for the equine sector.
C. Nadal, C. Chanet, C. Delaunay, Pierre-Hugues Pitel, M. Marsot, S.I. Bonnet   +5 more
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Detection of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi in Blood from Equines from Four Indigenous Communities in Costa Rica

Veterinary Medicine International, 2015
A cross-sectional study was carried out in four indigenous communities of Costa Rica to detect presence and prevalence of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi and to investigate factors associated with presence of these hemoparasites.
María Fernanda Posada-Guzmán, Gaby Dolz, Juan José Romero-Zúñiga, Ana Eugenia Jiménez-Rocha   +3 more
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Evaluation of the in vitro and in vivo inhibitory effect of thymoquinone on piroplasm parasites

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Background Developing new antibabesial drugs with a low toxic effect to the animal and with no resistance from Babesia parasites is in urgent demand.
Shimaa Abd El-Salam El-Sayed, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Naoaki Yokoyama, Ikuo Igarashi   +3 more
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Genetic diversity of piroplasmids species in equids from island of São Luís, northeastern Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
Equine piroplasmosisis, a tick-borne disease caused by the intra-erythrocytic protozoans Babesia caballi and Theileria equi, has economic importance due to the international trade and the increased movement of horses all over the world.
Maria do Socorro Costa de Oliveira Braga, Francisca Neide Costa, Débora Regina Maia Gomes, Daniele Rosa Xavier, Marcos Rogério André, Luiz Ricardo Gonçalves, Carla Roberta Freschi, Rosangela Zacarias Machado   +7 more
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Genetic Variation of the β-tubulin Gene of Babesia caballi Strains.

Journal of arthropod-borne diseases, 2017
Equine piroplasmosis is caused by two haemoprotozoan parasites: Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. Negative economic impact on international trade has been associated to endemic sites. This is the reason why carrier detection requires reliable diagnostic methods. Various diagnostic modalities can be used alone or in combination including PCR. However,
María Guadalupe Montes-Cortés, José Luis Fernández-García, Miguel Ángel Habela Martínez-Estéllez   +2 more
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Detection of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi using microscopic and molecular methods in horses in suburb of Urmia, Iran [PDF]

Veterinary Research Forum, 2014
Equine piroplasmosis is a severe disease of horses caused by the intra-erythrocyte protozoan, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. The aim of this study was to identify equine piroplasmosis based on molecular and morphometrical features in horses in ...
Farnaz Malekifard, Mousa Tavassoli, Mohammad Yakhchali, Reza Darvishzadeh   +3 more
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Screening the Medicines for Malaria Venture Pathogen Box against piroplasm parasites

International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 2019
Diminazene aceturate (DA) and imidocarb dipropionate are commonly used in livestock as antipiroplasm agents. However, toxic side effects are common in animals treated with these two drugs.
Arifin Budiman Nugraha, Bumduuren Tuvshintulga, Azirwan Guswanto, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Sambuu Gantuya, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Amany Magdy Beshbishy, Thillaiampalam Sivakumar, Naoaki Yokoyama, Ikuo Igarashi   +10 more
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