Putative clinical piroplasmosis in a Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchelli).
A 10-year-old tame zebra gelding was presented after suffering from lethargy, nervousness, reported anaemia and icterus as well as a decreased appetite. These symptoms were seen over some months, with changing severity. The animal was immobilised, treated, and blood specimens were submitted for haematology and biochemistry. This report describes molecular characterisation of Theileria equi recovered from this animal, as well as the clinical findings, treatment and historical relevance of piroplasmosis in zebra in southern Africa.
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Sindisa Wildlife Clinic and Conservation Centre, PO Box 15718, East Lynn, 0039 South Africa. sindisawildlifeclinic@gmail.com
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D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016054:DNA, Protozoan / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018397:Equidae; D007095:Imidocarb / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D016794:Theileria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013801:Theileriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D016054:DNA, Protozoan; D007095:Imidocarb