What are the generalities and bovines related to babesias and babesiosis?
a. Definition of babesias or prioplasmas as hematozoan parasites that cau...
What are the generalities and bovines related to babesias and babesiosis? a. Definition of babesias or prioplasmas as hematozoan parasites that cause hemolysis and anemia in hosts. b. Babesiosis is part of a syndrome in cattle, known as 'Tristeza' in Argentina and 'Texas Fever' worldwide. c. The endemic zone in Argentina is the north, linked to the distribution of Boophilus microplus, its definitive host. d. Babesias are intraerythrocytic parasites and are called 'piroplasms' due to their 'pear' shape. e. The tick becomes infected by ingesting blood with mature forms inside or by being born infected by early infection of the egg in its mother's ovaries.
a) a, b, c, d, e b) a, b, c, d c) a, b, d, e d) b, c, d, e
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