Impact of Equine and Camel Piroplasmosis in Egypt: How Much Do We Know about the Current Situation? [PDF]
Pathogens, 2023 Piroplasmosis is a global tick-borne disease caused by hemoprotozoan parasites, which causes high morbidity and substantial economic losses in farm animals. Equine and camel piroplasmosis causes significant losses worldwide and in Egypt.
Bassma S. M. Elsawy +3 more
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Epidemiological Study of Equine Piroplasmosis (Theileria equi and Babesia caballi) by Microscopic Examination and Competitive-ELISA in Erbil Province North-Iraq [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2019 Background: Equine piroplasmosis is a major tick-borne disease that can lead to serious health problems and economic losses in horse industry. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in different species ...
Khalid Jabar AZIZ +1 more
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Equine Piroplasmosis: An Emerging Threat to Florida Horses
EDIS, 2023 Every year in the United States, numerous horses are found to be positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP). Most cases occur in Florida and the Southern United States, and most transmission occurs through needle sharing and contaminated blood products.
Sally DeNotta, Amanda House
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Equine Piroplasmosis Associated with Amblyomma cajennense Ticks, Texas, USA [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2011 We report an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in southern Texas, USA, in 2009. Infection prevalence reached 100% in some areas (292 infected horses).
Glen A. Scoles +5 more
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Twenty Years of Equine Piroplasmosis Research: Global Distribution, Molecular Diagnosis, and Phylogeny [PDF]
Pathogens, 2020 Equine piroplasmosis (EP), caused by the hemoparasites Theileria equi, Theileria haneyi, and Babesia caballi, is an important tick-borne disease of equines that is prevalent in most parts of the world. Infection may affect animal welfare and has economic
Sharon Tirosh-Levy +4 more
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Tafenoquine succinate inhibits the growth of the equine piroplasmosis hemoparasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of equids caused by the intraerythrocytic apicomplexan parasites Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and the recently identified Theileria haneyi.
Natalia N. Cardillo +5 more
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In vitro evaluation of the automated hematology analyzer XN-31 for rapid diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumEquine 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 +5 more
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Assessment of Common Hematologic Parameters and Novel Hematologic Ratios for Predicting Piroplasmosis Infection in Horses [PDF]
AnimalsEquine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease affecting equids worldwide. Diagnosis is based on direct methods (blood smear or PCR) or indirect methods (serology); however, these techniques yield positive and negative results.
Juan Duaso +5 more
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Molecular Diagnosis and Identification of Equine Piroplasms: Challenges and Insights from a Study in Northern Italy [PDF]
AnimalsEquine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by Babesia and Theileria species. Despite its presence in Europe, no laboratory testing is required for animal movement, even though some countries remain free of this disease.
Veronica Facile +13 more
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Evaluation of Blood Biochemical Parameters and Ratios in Piroplasmosis-Infected Horses in an Endemic Region [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesEquine piroplasmosis (EP), caused by Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, is a worldwide tick-borne disease with severe economic, commercial, and sanitary implications for equids.
Juan Duaso +5 more
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