Leticia E Bartolome Del Pino, Aranzazu Meana, Maurizio Zini, Antonella Cersini
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Abstract
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a vector borne disease caused by apicomplexans protists Babesia caballi (Nuttal et Strickland, 1910) and Theileria equi (Laveran, 1901). Carrier mares may transmit the infection transplacental resulting in neonatal piroplasmosis or abortions. This event has been described for T. equi by several authors over the world, but no evidence for B. caballi has been reported in Europe. In this study, vertical transmission for both parasites in an Italian breed mare has been confirmed using molecular and microscopic tools. Transplacental transmission is an underestimated problem mainly in endemic areas as it not only contributes to the spread and maintenance of the infection, but also produces significant economic losses.
马体浆虫病(EP)是由原始顶复杂虫卡巴贝斯虫(巴贝斯虫，Nuttal et Strickland, 1910)和马伊勒氏虫(Laveran, 1901)引起的媒介传播疾病。携带病毒的母马可经胎盘传播感染，导致新生儿螺形体病或流产。这一事件已被世界各地的几位作者描述过，但在欧洲没有报道过caballi的证据。在本研究中，利用分子和显微镜工具证实了这两种寄生虫在意大利种母马中的垂直传播。经胎盘传播是一个被低估的问题，主要在流行地区，因为它不仅有助于感染的传播和维持，而且还造成重大的经济损失。
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FOLIA PARASITOLOGICA, issued in online versions, is an international journal that covers the whole field of general, systematic, ecological and experimental parasitology. It publishes original research papers, research notes and review articles. Contributions from all branches of animal parasitology, such as morphology, taxonomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, molecular biology and evolution of parasites, and host-parasite relationships, are eligible. Novelty and importance in the international (not local or regional) context are required. New geographical records of parasites, records of new hosts, regional parasite and/or host surveys (if they constitute the principal substance of manuscript), local/regional prevalence surveys of diseases, local/regional studies on epidemiology of well known diseases and of parasite impact on human/animal health, case reports, routine clinical studies and testing of established diagnostic or treatment procedures, will not be considered. One species description will also not be considered unless they include more general information, such as new diagnostic characters, host-parasite associations, phylogenetic implications, etc. Manuscripts found suitable on submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers.
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