S. Turki

Molecular detection, prevalence, and phylogenetic characterization of Theileria lestoquardi in goats using conventional PCR and merozoite surface protein gene sequencing in Iraq

Background: Infection with Theileria lestoquardi represents one of the most pathogenic forms of ovine and caprine theileriosis in the Middle East. The disease is transmitted by ixodid ticks, such as Hyalomma anatolicum, and is associated with fever, lymphadenopathy, anemia, and considerable economic losses. Molecular...