A novel Babesia sp. associated with clinical signs of babesiosis in domestic cats in South Africa
Abstract Background Feline babesiosis, sporadically reported from various countries, is of major clinical significance in South Africa, particularly in certain coastal areas. Babesia felis, B. leo, B. lengau and B. microti have been reported from domestic cats in South Africa. Blood specimens from d...
Main Authors: | Anna-Mari Bosman, Barend L. Penzhorn, Kelly A. Brayton, Tanya Schoeman, Marinda C. Oosthuizen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-03-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3395-x |
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