Abstract
Equine piroplasmosis, caused by the parasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, 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.
Keywords:
Anemia; Babesia caballi; Erythrocytic parasite; Theileria equi; Tick-borne disease.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Babesia / isolation & purification*
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Babesiosis / drug therapy
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Babesiosis / epidemiology
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Babesiosis / prevention & control
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Babesiosis / therapy*
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Disease Outbreaks / veterinary
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Equidae
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Horse Diseases / drug therapy
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Horse Diseases / epidemiology
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Horse Diseases / parasitology*
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Horse Diseases / prevention & control
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Horses
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North America / epidemiology
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Theileria / isolation & purification*
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Theileriasis / drug therapy
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Theileriasis / epidemiology
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Theileriasis / prevention & control
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Theileriasis / therapy*