Neosporosis, toxoplasmosis, and sarcocystosis in ruminants.
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Neospora caninum, Sarcocystis spp, and Toxoplasma gondii are related coccidian parasites that can cause abortion and neonatal mortality in animals. In addition, T gondii and certain species of Sarcocystis are zoonotic. This article reviews information on the etiology, diagnosis, control, and prevention of these diseases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006