@article{a719597949894db9aa724e9501953e2e,
title = "Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of Theileria in Goats",
abstract = "The study was carried out to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of theileriosis in goats of Chattogram district, Bangladesh. Molecular characterization of circulating Theileria in this area was also undertaken. A total of 400 samples were collected from goats of different breeds, ages and sex with relevant information of rearing and management. The prevalence of theileriosis was 8.50% (34/400) by polymerase chain reaction though all of those samples were test-negative by microscopic examination. Among different risk factors season, breed and tick infestation were found to be significantly (p ≤ 0.05) associated with the prevalence of theileriosis in goats. Serous nasal discharge and swollen lymph nodes were determined to be significant clinical signs. The Theileria spp. detected in the present study closely resemble isolates which were previously detected in Myanmar and China. Further large scale epidemiological studies are required to identify the circulating species and responsible vectors, which would facilitate control measures for this disease in Bangladesh.",
keywords = "PCR, Theileria spp., Prevalence, goat, risk factors",
author = "Islam, {Md Faridul} and Rudra, {Pran Gopal} and Shuvo Singha and Tridip Das and Hagos Gebrekidan and Uddin, {Md Bashir} and Chowdhury, {Mohammed Yousuf Elahi}",
note = "Funding Information: We would like to acknowledge all staffs from Shahedul Alam Quadary Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH) for their kind help during sample collection, processing and data collection procedures and all the technicians of Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC), Chattogram for their excellent technical assistance. This research was supported by University Grants Commission (UGC) through Directorate of Research & Extension, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). The study was conducted following approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh, protocol number: CVASU/Dir(R&E)EC/2020/165(4). MYEC, MBU, MFI conceived the study. All authors contributed to experiment execution, handling of data, and wrote the manuscript. MYEC supervised the study. All authors read, revised and approve the final version of the manuscript. Funding Information: We would like to acknowledge all staffs from Shahedul Alam Quadary Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH) for their kind help during sample collection, processing and data collection procedures and all the technicians of Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC), Chattogram for their excellent technical assistance. This research was supported by University Grants Commission (UGC) through Directorate of Research & Extension, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 Elsevier GmbH",
year = "2021",
month = apr,
doi = "10.1016/j.protis.2021.125804",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "172",
journal = "Protist",
issn = "1434-4610",
publisher = "Urban und Fischer Verlag Jena",
number = "2",
}