High infestation by Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in a mare: a rare case report

Volpato, Andréia; Agostini, Marcelo; Tonin, Alexandre Alberto; Silva, Aleksandro S. Da

doi:10.1007/s00580-013-1787-4

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“…The parasite is carried by ticks, especially the genera Anocentor, Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus and Haemaphysalis [10]. Rhipicephalus microplus is considered the responsible for infestations in horses when sharing pastures with bovine [11,12].…”

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Equine theileriosis: Review

Leivas Leite

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Equine theileriosis, caused by the Apicomplexa protozoan Theileria equi, is an intra-erythrocytic parasite disease found in horses, and it is widely distributed throughout the world. Its prevalence and endemicity are linked to the presence of tick vectors and chronic equine carriers. Diagnosis of theileriosis is based on serological methods, including ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), IFAT (indirect fluorescent antibody), and molecular methods such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). Theileria equi has merozoite surface proteins, equi merozoite antigens (EMA-1, EMA-2, EMA-3 and EMA-6). These antigens play an important role in pathogenesis and provide as host immune response targets against the parasite. EMA-1 and EMA-2 have been identified as immunodominant antigens and they are expressed on the surface of extra-erythrocyte merozoites. EMA-1 protein has been used in commercial testing of immunodiagnostic; however, EMA-2 is a highly conserved immunogenic protein and a promising target. The aim of this study is to contribute to improving the diagnosis and prevention of equine theileriosis.

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Equine theileriosis: Review

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High infestation by Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in a mare: a rare case report

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Equine theileriosis: Review

Equine theileriosis: Review

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