Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Genetic Characterization of the RAP-1A and SBP-4 Genes ofSpecies Infecting Cattle from Selangor, Malaysia, and Ribah, Nigeria.
- Journal:
- Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Gano, Adamu Isah et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology
Abstract
Bovine babesiosis has substantial economic implications in the cattle industry, emphasizing the need for a thorough understanding of the genetic diversity of the causative apicomplexan pathogen. Although babesiosis has been extensively studied globally, the genetic diversity ofspecies in Malaysian and Nigerian cattle remains unreported. This study aims to bridge this gap by detecting and characterizingspecies in selected cattle herds. Our investigation explores the genetic diversity ofspecies in cattle from Selangor, Malaysia, and Ribah, Nigeria. Blood samples revealed a 32.9% infection rate via PCR analysis. Further genetic analysis detected variations in Malaysianisolates but genetic similarity among Nigerian isolates. Conversely, allisolates displayed genetic homogeneity. In summary, this research identifies genetic diversity inspecies affecting Malaysian and Nigerian cattle, highlighting regional disparities.
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