Babesiosis of wild carnivores and ungulates

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dc.contributor.author Penzhorn, Barend Louis
dc.date.accessioned 2007-05-09T09:27:49Z
dc.date.available 2007-05-09T09:27:49Z
dc.date.issued 2006
dc.description.abstract Although large and small piroplasms have been reported from various wild carnivore and ungulate species, relatively few have been named. In the past, mere presence of a piroplasm in a specific host frequently prompted naming of a new species. Descriptions were often inadequate or lacking altogether. Currently, demarcation of species relies heavily on molecular characterisation. Even serological evidence is deemed insufficient. Experimental transmission of Babesia spp. from domestic to wild animals is usually only successful in closely related species, or after splenectomy. There are indications that endemic stability, similar to the situation in livestock, is the general pattern in Babesia sp. infections in wildlife. All lions in Kruger National Park were found to be infected with B. leo, which did not lead to clinical disease manifestation in artificially infected lions. Under stressful conditions, infections could flare up and be fatal, as purportedly happened to the famous lioness “Elsa”. Similarly black rhinos, which can harbour Babesia bicornis without ill effects, may develop clinical babesiosis during confinement after capture. Zoo-bred animals, which were not exposed to Babesia spp. at a young age, may be fully susceptible when released into a natural environment where other members of their species occur. This could have major implications for ex situ conservation programmes aimed at bolstering natural wildlife populations. en
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dc.identifier.citation Penzhorn, BL 2006. ‘Babesiosis of wild carnivores and ungulates’, Veterinary Parasitology, vol. 138, issues 1-2, pp.11-21 [ http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03044017 ] en
dc.identifier.issn 0304-4017
dc.identifier.other 35609781000
dc.identifier.other J-7222-2013
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2339
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher Elsevier en
dc.rights Elsevier en
dc.subject Babesia leo en
dc.subject Wildlife en
dc.subject Conservation en
dc.subject Biology en
dc.subject Taxonomy en
dc.subject Kruger National Park en
dc.subject.lcsh Babesiosis en
dc.subject.lcsh Carnivora -- Diseases en
dc.subject.lcsh Ungulates -- Diseases en
dc.subject.lcsh Wildlife -- Diseases en
dc.title Babesiosis of wild carnivores and ungulates en
dc.type Postprint Article en


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