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A rare clinical presentation of transplacental transmission and subsequent abortion by Babesia (Theileria) equi in a mare

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The present article deals with the rare presentation of transplacental transmission and subsequent abortion by Babesia (Theileria) equi. A pregnant mare was brought with the history of fever and inappetence. Per rectal examination revealed absence of fremitus of the foetus. The foetus was removed using foetotomy. Blood smear examination of the dam and contact smear of the aborted foetus revealed characteristic Maltese cross appearance of B. equi. The possible routes of transmission of parasite, its pathogenesis and future strategies are described in the present article.

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The authors express their deep sense of gratitude and sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DUVASU for facilities provided.

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  1. Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, U.P. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU), Mathura, 281001, India

    Vikrant Sudan, Amit Kumar Jaiswal & Daya Shanker

  2. Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, U.P. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU), Mathura, 281001, India

    Ashish Srivastava

  3. Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, U.P. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU), Mathura, 281001, India

    Atul Saxena

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Sudan, V., Jaiswal, A.K., Srivastava, A. et al. A rare clinical presentation of transplacental transmission and subsequent abortion by Babesia (Theileria) equi in a mare. J Parasit Dis 39, 336–338 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-013-0337-y

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