Alpha proteobacteria of genus Anaplasma (Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae): Epidemiology and characteristics of Anaplasma species related to veterinary and public …

FA Atif - Parasitology, 2016 - cambridge.org
The Anaplasma species are important globally distributed tick-transmitted bacteria of
veterinary and public health importance. These pathogens, cause anaplasmosis in domestic …

The basis of molecular diagnostics for piroplasmids: Do the sequences lie?

BJ Mans - Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2022 - Elsevier
Molecular biology has revolutionized all aspects of biological research including
diagnostics, taxonomy, and systematics. Even so, the critique that molecular methods cannot …

Tick-borne pathogens of zoonotic and veterinary importance in Nigerian cattle

V Lorusso, M Wijnveld, AO Majekodunmi… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Ticks and tick-borne diseases undermine cattle fitness and productivity in the
whole of sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. In this West African country, cattle are …

Molecular detection and characterization of Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina, Theileria species and Anaplasma marginale isolated from cattle in Kenya

PF Adjou Moumouni, GO Aboge, MA Terkawi… - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Infections with Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina, Theileria species
and Anaplasma marginale are endemic in Kenya yet there is a lack of adequate information …

Tick‐borne pathogens, including Crimean‐Congo haemorrhagic fever virus, at livestock markets and slaughterhouses in western Kenya

T Chiuya, DK Masiga, LC Falzon… - Transboundary and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Vectors of emerging infectious diseases have expanded their distributional ranges in recent
decades due to increased global travel, trade connectivity and climate change …

Molecular evidence confirms occurrence of Rhipicephalus microplus Clade A in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa

EG Kanduma, D Emery, NW Githaka, EK Nguu… - Parasites & …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The tick vector Rhipicephalus microplus which transmits Babesia spp.
and rickettsial pathogens has not been reported in Kenya since 1998. More recently, the …

Molecular prevalence of emerging Anaplasma and Ehrlichia pathogens in apparently healthy dairy cattle in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya

SG Peter, GO Aboge, HW Kariuki, EG Kanduma… - BMC veterinary …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species are tick-borne pathogens of both
veterinary and public health importance. The current status of these pathogens, including …

Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogen diversities in ticks from livestock and reptiles along the shores and adjacent islands of Lake Victoria and Lake Baringo …

D Omondi, DK Masiga, BC Fielding… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Although diverse tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are endemic to East Africa, with recognized
impact on human and livestock health, their diversity and specific interactions with tick and …

Anaplasma and Theileria Pathogens in Cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya: A Case for Pro-Active Surveillance in the Wildlife–Livestock Interface

MN Okal, BK Odhiambo, P Otieno, JL Bargul, D Masiga… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are major constraints to livestock production and a threat to
public health in Africa. This cross-sectional study investigated the risk of infection with TBPs …

Development of multiplex PCR assay for concurrent detection of tick borne haemoparasitic infections in bovines

VR Kundave, H Ram, PS Banerjee, R Garg… - Acta …, 2018 - degruyter.com
This study describes development and evaluation of a multiplex PCR assay for
simultaneous detection of Theileria annulata, Babesia bigemina and Anaplasma marginale …