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Equine Piroplasmosis

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W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2014.08.008

Keywords

Theileria equi; Babesia caballi; Erythrocytic parasite; Tick-borne disease; Anemia

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  1. USDA ARS CRIS [5348-32000-034-00D]
  2. United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture-Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Grant [2013-01149]

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Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the parasites Theileria equi and Babesia cabal, is a globally important disease, affecting a large percentage of the world's horses. This article serves as a review of these divergent parasites. Discussed are the clinical presentation of disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Special attention is given to the current disease status specifically in North America.

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