Naslov
Canine babesiosis in Europe : how many diseases?

Autori
Matijatko, Vesna ; Torti, Marin ; Schetters, Theo P.

Izvornik
Trends in parasitology (1471-4922) 28 (2012), 3; 99-105

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
babesiosis; canine; Babesia canis; Europe

Sažetak
Babesiosis, recognized since ancient times as an important disease of livestock and more recently as an emerging disease in dogs worldwide, is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Babesia and is transmitted by ticks. The pathophysiology of canine babesiosis has been extensively studied but many questions remain unanswered, especially regarding the diversity of disease manifestations in different European countries. Continued investigation of the similarities and differences in host–parasite interplay in canine babesiosis in different European countries should lead to a better understanding of the disease process, potentially leading to better prediction of disease outcome and the development of new treatment modalities. From the European point of view it is important to conduct these studies on Babesia canis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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