Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical bovine piroplasmosis caused by Babesia occultans in Italy.
- Journal:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Decaro, Nicola et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine · Italy
Abstract
A clinical outbreak of bovine piroplasmosis was reported in Italy. The etiological agent was characterized as Babesia occultans, a parasite regarded as apathogenic and never detected before in continental Europe. This report paves the way for further studies to assess the occurrence of this tick-transmitted protozoan in other European regions.
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