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Annual review of entomology2015; 60; 561-580; doi: 10.1146/annurev-ento-010814-021110

Vector ecology of equine piroplasmosis.

Abstract: Equine piroplasmosis is a disease of Equidae, including horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras, caused by either of two protozoan parasites, Theileria equi or Babesia caballi. These parasites are biologically transmitted between hosts via tick vectors, and although they have inherent differences they are categorized together because they cause similar pathology and have similar morphologies, life cycles, and vector relationships. To complete their life cycle, these parasites must undergo a complex series of developmental events, including sexual-stage development in their tick vectors. Consequently, ticks are the definitive hosts as well as vectors for these parasites, and the vector relationship is restricted to a few competent tick species. Because the vector relationship is critical to the epidemiology of these parasites, we highlight current knowledge of the vector ecology of these tick-borne equine pathogens, emphasizing tick transmissibility and potential control strategies to prevent their spread.
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Publication Date: 2015-01-08 PubMed ID: 25564746DOI: 10.1146/annurev-ento-010814-021110Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates the lifecycle, transmission, and potential control strategies of Equine Piroplasmosis, a disease affecting equids (like horses and donkeys) caused by protozoan parasites transmitted through tick vectors.

Introduction to Equine Piroplasmosis

  • Equine Piroplasmosis is a disease which primarily affects the Equidae family, which includes horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras.
  • This disease is caused by two protozoan parasites, namely Theileria equi or Babesia caballi.

Transmission of Equine Piroplasmosis

  • The transmission of these parasites occurs biologically, meaning the parasites must undergo a developmental stage inside the tick vectors before they can infect the host.
  • Despite the inherent differences between the two parasites, they are grouped together because they share similar vector relationships, cause similar pathological conditions and have similar life cycle stages.
  • Ticks are the definitive host for these parasites, serving as both the breeding ground and the vector for transmission.
  • The vector relationship between the parasites and the ticks is limited to a few proficient tick species.

The Parasites’ Life Cycle

  • The life cycle of these parasites involves a complex series of developmental events including sexual-stage development inside their tick vectors.
  • Completion of this cycle ensures the survival and proliferation of these parasites.

Understanding and Controlling Vector Ecology

  • Since the vector relationship is critical to the spread of Equine Piroplasmosis, understanding the ecology of these tick-borne equine pathogens is of utmost importance.
  • The research emphasizes the need to understand tick transmissibility and identify effective control strategies to prevent the spread of these diseases.
  • More in-depth knowledge of the vector ecology can aid in the development of targeted interventions and prevention of further disease outbreak.

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Scoles GA, Ueti MW. (2015). Vector ecology of equine piroplasmosis. Annu Rev Entomol, 60, 561-580. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-ento-010814-021110

Publication

Annual review of entomology
ISSN: 1545-4487
NlmUniqueID: 0372367
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 60
Pages: 561-580

Researcher Affiliations

Scoles, Glen A
  • Animal Diseases Research Unit, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, Pullman, Washington 99164; email: Scoles@vetmed.wsu.edu , Massaro@vetmed.wsu.edu.
Ueti, Massaro W

    MeSH Terms

    • Animals
    • Arachnid Vectors / parasitology
    • Arachnid Vectors / physiology
    • Babesia / physiology
    • Babesiosis / parasitology
    • Babesiosis / prevention & control
    • Babesiosis / transmission
    • Equidae
    • Horse Diseases / parasitology
    • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
    • Horse Diseases / transmission
    • Horses
    • Theileria / physiology
    • Theileriasis / parasitology
    • Theileriasis / prevention & control
    • Theileriasis / transmission
    • Ticks / parasitology
    • Ticks / physiology

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