Low prevalence of infection by Sarcocystis neurona in horses from the State of Alagoas, Brazil

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of infection by Sarcocystis neurona in horses and identify potential risk factors. Were analyzed 427 samples from 36 farms in 21 municipalities in the Alagoas State, Brazil. Presence of anti-S. neurona antibodies was diagnosed by indirec...

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Main Authors: Sandra Regina Fonseca de Araújo Valença, Müller Ribeiro-Andrade, Gastón Moré, Pedro Paulo Feitosa de Albuquerque, José Wilton Pinheiro Júnior, Rinaldo Aparecido Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
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