Babesia bicornis sp. nov. and Theileria bicornis sp. nov.: Tick-Borne Parasites Associated with Mortality in the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2003

• Country: Tanzania
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Jongejan, F., Bekker, C.P.J., Lynen, G., Mollef, J.O., Morkel, P., Nijhof, A.M., Penzhom, B.L.

Abstract

A novel Babesia species, designated Babesia bicornis sp. nov., was identified in three black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) that died in wildlife areas in Tanzania and South Africa. Screening of black rhinoceroses in South Africa revealed, in addition to B. bicornis, a second parasite, designated Theileria bicornis sp. nov.

Citation

Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2003) 41 (5) 2239-2254 [DOI: 10.1128/JCM.41.5.2249-2254.2003]

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Babesia bicornis sp. nov. and Theileria bicornis sp. nov.: Tick-Borne Parasites Associated with Mortality in the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

Published 1 January 2003