Atypical hyperpachymorph Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense forest-type in a dog returning from Senegal

Trypanosoma congolense forest-type was identified by PCR in France, in a dog returning from Senegal. This paper describes the morphological features of the parasite on Giemsa-stained smears. Slender forms and “latent bodies” represent 30.4% and 20.4%, respectively. Some rosettes have been observed (...

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Main Authors: Desquesnes M., Ravel S., Deschamps J.-Y., Polack B., Roux F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-08-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
dog
PCR
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2012193239