Parasitological, serological and molecular survey of Trypanosoma evansi infection in dromedary camels from Cholistan Desert, Pakistan

Abstract Background Surra, a vector borne disease caused by Trypanosoma (T.) evansi, affects the health, productivity and working capacity of camels. Since clinical signs are not pathognomonic, diagnosis must be confirmed by laboratory methods. This is a first study on the prevalence of surra in Cho...

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Main Authors: Sonia Tehseen, Nusrat Jahan, Muhammad Fiaz Qamar, Marc Desquesnes, Mirza Imran Shahzad, Stijn Deborggraeve, Philippe Büscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1002-3