What is it about?
T. orientalis is considered to be a benign parasite. We are reporting for the first time that it can cause fatal infection among buffloes. We also propose that Rhipicephalus ticks could act as vectors for this organism.
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Why is it important?
This is the first detailed investigation of Oriental theileriosis among buffaloes. We have shown that this organism is also capable of fatal infection, and that the pathogenic mechanisms resemble the other two theileriae (T. parva and T. annulata) which cause heavy losses to livestock industry in many parts of the world.
Perspectives
Oriental theileriosis is fast being recognized as a serious threat to livestock industry. This article deals exhaustively on clinical symptoms, pathogenesis and pathological changes. This will be helpful to other researchers who dont have access to actual clinical cases. This is only the first part of my work on oriental theileriosis. The results are encouraging, and I am continuing the work to the cutting edge level.
Dr Vinodkumar Kulangara
college of veterinary and animal sciences mannuthy
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This page is a summary of: Fatal Theileria orientalis N2 genotype infection among Asian water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in a commercial dairy farm in Kerala, India, Parasitology, November 2015, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s0031182015001468.
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