Diversity of Babesia spp. in skunks from selected states in the United States of America

Diversity of Babesia spp. in skunks from selected states in the United States of America

Babesia species are intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites that infect a variety of hosts. The goal of this study was to evaluate the piroplasm species present in skunks in various states in the United States and determine whether there was any geographic variation. Spleen, whole blood, or blood on f...

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Main Authors: Garrett Kayla B., Brown Justin, Gabriel Mourad, Dowler Robert, Perkins J. Clint, Krejsa Dianna, Yabsley Michael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
striped skunk
spotted skunk
hog-nosed skunk
babesia microti-like species
piroplasms
tick-borne pathogens
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2024/01/parasite240057/parasite240057.html

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