Detection of piroplasms infection in sheep, dogs and hedgehogs in Central China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Piroplasms are kinds of tick-borne parasitic apicomplexan protozoa, which are detrimental to humans and animals in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. Up until now, there has been a limited amount of reliable information available about the prevalence of piroplasms infections in wild animals in China. Therefore, we have investigated the infections of Babesia and Theileria species in both domestic and wild animals in Xinyang city, Henan province, where tick-borne diseases have recently been reported. This study aims to analyze the distribution patterns of piroplasms infections in animals, and assess their potential threat to humans in Central China.

Methods

Blood samples were collected from sheep, dogs and hedgehogs in two regions, including Shihe Dist

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4051148 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature