Genetic diversity and prevalence of piroplasm species in equids from Turkey

This study investigated the genetic heterogeneity and diversity of piroplasm genotypes using the Reverse Line Blotting (RLB) technique for piroplasm species in equids in Turkey. A total of 233 blood samples from 142 horses and 91 donkeys were collected in Şanlıurfa, Tunceli, and Iğdır. The RLB assay was performed for simultaneous detection of piroplasm species. The prevalence of piroplasm infection was 33.5% (95% CI; 27.4–39.9). T. equi was the most common species (%20.2; 95% CI 15.2–25.9), whereas B. caballi infection was not detected. Nine samples hybridized to the Theileria/Babesia and Theileria catch-all probes but did not hybridize to any species-specific probe tested, suggesting the presence of unrecognized Theileria variants or genotypes. Nine samples that gave Theileria sp...

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