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Neosporosis in animals—The last five years
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Abstract
Neospora caninum is a protozoan parasite of animals. Until 1988, it was misdiagnosed
as Toxoplasma gondii. Since its first recognition in 1984 in dogs and the description
of a new genus and species Neospora caninum in 1988, neosporosis has emerged as a
serious disease of cattle and dogs worldwide. Abortions and neonatal mortality are
a major problem in livestock operations and neosporosis is a major cause of abortion
in cattle. This review is focused on current status of neosporosis in animals based
on papers published in the last five years. Worldwide seroprevalences are tabulated.
Strategies for control and prevention are discussed.
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