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Marek Sawczuk¹

¹Katedra Genetyki, Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Al. Piastów 40B, Szczecin 71-045. sawczukm@univ.szczecin.pl

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Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease caused by Babesia parasites, significantly impacts cattle globally, particularly in Africa. This review details Babesia species, their distribution, tick vectors, and pathogenicity.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Parasitology
Protozoology
Epidemiology

Context:

Babesia parasites cause babesiosis (piroplasmosis), an intraerythrocytic protozoal disease affecting various animals and humans.
Babesiosis, known as tick fever or red water fever in cattle, is a major global arthropod-borne disease in bovinae ungulates.

Purpose:

To review all known Babesia species infective to cattle.
To emphasize the geographical distribution of babesiosis.
To identify tick vectors and describe the pathogenicity of specific Babesia species and strains.

Summary:

The review covers Babesia species, their global distribution, tick vectors, and pathogenicity in cattle.
It highlights babesiosis as a significant economic concern, especially in African countries.

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Provides a comprehensive resource for understanding and managing babesiosis in cattle.
Informs strategies for disease control and eradication efforts worldwide.
Contributes to the knowledge base for veterinary public health and livestock economics.