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Natural history of Zoonotic Babesia: Role of wildlife reservoirs

M. Yabsley, B. Shock

2012.11.22International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2012.11.003

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Graphical abstract Highlights ► All zoonotic Babesia utilize mammals, primarily wildlife, as reservoirs, and Reservoirs and/or ticks are unknown for many zoonosis species.

Abstract

Graphical abstract Highlights ► All zoonotic Babesia utilize mammals, primarily wildlife, as reservoirs. ► Reservoirs and/or ticks are unknown for many zoonotic Babesia species. ► Molecular characterization of Babesia from human patients is needed. ► Continued surveillance of potential reservoirs and ticks should be conducted.

Citation format

YABSLEY, M.; SHOCK, B. Natural history of zoonotic babesia: Role of wildlife reservoirs. International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife, 2012, 2: 18–31.