Diagnostic performance of a rapid immunochromatographic test for the simultaneous detection of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in horses and donkeys

Diagnostic performance of a rapid immunochromatographic test for the simultaneous detection of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in horses and donkeys

Abstract Background Equine piroplasmosis is caused by two tick-borne protozoan parasites, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi,, which are clinically relevant in susceptible horses, donkeys, and mules. Moreover, equine piroplasmosis significantly constrains international trading and equestrian events....

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Main Authors: Frans Jongejan, Cheng Du, Elias Papadopoulos, Valeria Blanda, Santina Di Bella, Vincenza Cannella, Annalisa Guercio, Domenico Vicari, Sharon Tirosh-Levy, Amir Steinman, Gad Baneth, Sanna van Keulen, Iris Hulsebos, Laura Berger, Xiaojun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Theileria equi
Babesia caballi
Equine piroplasmosis
Horses
Donkeys
Immunochromatographic test
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06253-1

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