An account on equine babesioses.
Abstract: A review of the distribution of Babesia equi and Babesia caballi, the
transmission of these protozoa by ticks and the immune response of infected
horses, in addition to a brief survey of diagnostic. tests and chemotherapy.
Publication Date: 1996-09-01 PubMed ID: 9025154DOI: 10.20506/rst.15.3.972Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents an overview of the distribution, transmission, and immune response of horses infected with Babesia equi and Babesia caballi, which are primarily transmitted by ticks. Further, the study also gives a brief overview of the diagnostic methods and chemotherapy involved in the treatment of equine babesiosis.
Distribution of Babesia equi and Babesia caballi
- The study begins by examining the spread and prevalence of Babesia equi and Babesia caballi, both are protozoan parasites that infect horses. Understanding their distribution and prevalence is vital in recognizing the scope of threat these pathogens pose to the global horse population.
Transmission by Ticks
- The research additionally delves into the method of transmission of these protozoa. Essentially, Babesia equi and Babesia caballi are transmitted primarily through ticks. These ticks serve as vectors, allowing the parasites to move from a host to another host.
Horses’ Immune Response
- Another aspect of this article focuses on how horses’ immune systems respond once they have been infected by these parasites. The understanding of a host’s immune response is critical not only in elucidating the course of the disease in the host, but also in informing potential therapeutic interventions.
Diagnostic tests and Chemotherapy
- The researchers also provide a brief overview of current diagnostic tests available to detect the presence of Babesia equi and Babesia caballi in horses. Recognizing infection early is key to preventing severe disease progression and halting further spread.
- In terms of treatment, the study discusses chemotherapy, which is currently the primary modality for managing babesiosis in horses. Chemotherapy targets these parasites and aims to eliminate them, thereby alleviating the symptoms of the infection.
Cite This Article
APA
Friedhoff KT, Soulé C.
(1996).
An account on equine babesioses.
Rev Sci Tech, 15(3), 1191-1201.
https://doi.org/10.20506/rst.15.3.972 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Institut für Parasitologie, Tierärztlichen Hochschule, Hanover, Germany.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Antibodies, Protozoan / biosynthesis
- Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
- Arachnid Vectors / parasitology
- Babesia / immunology
- Babesia / isolation & purification
- Babesia / physiology
- Babesiosis / diagnosis
- Babesiosis / epidemiology
- Babesiosis / transmission
- DNA, Protozoan / blood
- Disease Outbreaks / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horse Diseases / transmission
- Horses
- Ticks / parasitology
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