Molecular survey of Babesia parasites in Kenya: first detailed report on occurrence of Babesia bovis in cattle

Background Among protozoan parasites in the genus Babesia, Babesia bigemina is endemic and widespread in the East African region while the status of the more pathogenic Babesia bovis remains unclear despite the presence of the tick vector, Rhipicephalus microplus, which transmits both species. Rece...

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Main Authors: Githaka, Naftaly W., Bishop, Richard P., Šlapeta, J., Emery, D., Nguu, E.K., Kanduma, E.G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119504

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