Molecular characterization and population genetics of Theileria parva in Burundi's unvaccinated cattle: Towards the introduction of East Coast fever vaccine.

Theileria parva (T. parva) is a protozoan parasite that causes East Coast fever (ECF). The disease is endemic in Burundi and is a major constraint to livestock development. In this study, the parasite prevalence in cattle in six regions namely; Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, Central and North...

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Main Authors: David Kalenzi Atuhaire, Walter Muleya, Victor Mbao, Joseph Niyongabo, Lionel Nyabongo, Deogratias Nsanganiyumwami, Jeremy Salt, Boniface Namangala, Antony Jim Musoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251500