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Veterinary sciences2025; 12(9); 826; doi: 10.3390/vetsci12090826

Molecular Detection and Prevalence of Equine Piroplasmosis and Other Blood Parasites in Equids of Western Aegean Türkiye.

Abstract: Equine piroplasmosis (EP), caused by and , is a tick-borne disease posing significant threats to equine health and the horse industry worldwide. Other vector-borne blood parasites, including , spp., and spp., can also infect horses; however, their prevalence remains poorly characterized in Türkiye. This study aimed to determine the molecular prevalence of , , , spp., and spp. in equids from the Western Aegean Region of Türkiye. Blood samples were collected from 388 clinically healthy equines across İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, and Muğla provinces. Species-specific PCR assays were performed, and and were detected in 24.74% (96/388) and 12.89% (50/388) of samples, respectively, with co-infections in 3.09%. and infections were detected in horses from all four sampled provinces-Aydın, İzmir, Denizli, and Muğla-except for , which was not found in any samples from Muğla. No samples tested positive for , spp., or spp. Prevalence significantly varied by province, breed, age, and sex ( < 0.05). This study demonstrates the considerable prevalence of and in Western Türkiye, underlining the need for routine screening and vector control programs. The absence of other parasites suggests limited circulation; however, continued surveillance remains crucial to safeguard equine health and prevent disease spread.
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Publication Date: 2025-08-27 PubMed ID: 41012752PubMed Central: PMC12474372DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12090826Google Scholar: Lookup
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Hacilarlioglu S, Bilgic HB, Karagenc T, Aydin HB, Toker H, Kanlioglu H, Pekagirbas M, Bakirci S. (2025). Molecular Detection and Prevalence of Equine Piroplasmosis and Other Blood Parasites in Equids of Western Aegean Türkiye. Vet Sci, 12(9), 826. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12090826

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Veterinary sciences
ISSN: 2306-7381
NlmUniqueID: 101680127
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 9
PII: 826

Researcher Affiliations

Hacilarlioglu, Selin
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Bilgic, Huseyin Bilgin
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Karagenc, Tulin
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Aydin, Heycan Berk
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Toker, Hasan
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Kanlioglu, Hakan
  • Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Aydın Vocational School of Health Services, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09010 Aydın, Türkiye.
Pekagirbas, Metin
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.
Bakirci, Serkan
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09017 Aydın, Türkiye.

Grant Funding

  • VTF-20017 / Aydın Adnan Menderes University Research Foundation-Partly

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the decision to publish the results.

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