Abstract
Theileria lestoquardi and T. annulata can occur in similar vectors, and current available probes based on the 18S rRNA gene showed cross-reaction between the two species. However, we developed a species-specific RFLP test based on the MspI restriction enzyme, able to cut amplified products from T. lestoquardi only and to discriminate the two species in both tick and blood samples.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 318-320 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Parasitology Research |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
- Mixed Infection
- Small Ruminant
- Babesia
- Ixodid Tick
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology