Serological and molecular diagnostic surveys combined with examining hematological profiles suggests increased levels of infection and hematological response of cattle to babesiosis infections compared to native buffaloes in Egypt

Abstract Background Babesiosis threatens the development of the cattle and buffaloes industries in Egypt and improved control is needed. The main objectives of this study are surveying the presence of bovine babesiosis in distinct selected bovine and buffalo populations in Egypt using novel molecula...

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Main Authors: Mona S. Mahmoud, Omnia M. Kandil, Soad M. Nasr, Seham H.M. Hendawy, Salwa M. Habeeb, Dalia M. Mabrouk, Marta G. Silva, Carlos E. Suarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0928-9