Detection of a novel Babesia sp. in Amblyomma javanense, an ectoparasite of Sunda pangolins

Detection of a novel Babesia sp. in Amblyomma javanense, an ectoparasite of Sunda pangolins

Abstract Background Babesia is a protozoal, tick-borne parasite that can cause life-threatening disease in humans, wildlife and domestic animals worldwide. However, in Southeast Asia, little is known about the prevalence and diversity of Babesia species present in wildlife and the tick vectors respo...

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Main Authors: Stacy Q. Y. Chong, Darren Yeo, Nur Insyirah Aidil, Jasmine L. Y. Ong, Amy H. J. Chan, Charlene Judith Fernandez, Bryan T. M. Lim, Max D. Y. Khoo, Anna M. S. Wong, Siow Foong Chang, Him Hoo Yap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Pangolins
Babesia
Amblyomma javanense
Tick-borne disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06040-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06040-4

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