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=Diagnosis=

=Diagnosis=

Identification of the organism within the erythrocytes on a thin '''blood smear''' with Giemsa staining is both uncomplicated and definitive. A positive result is deemed as '''>5% red blood cells infected''' or accompanying anaemic signs. The number of infected cells doubles every 24-48h and may reach 90%.

Identification of the organism within the erythrocytes on a thin '''blood smear''' with Giemsa staining is both uncomplicated and definitive.  

A positive result is deemed as '''>5% red blood cells infected''' or accompanying anaemic signs. The number of infected cells doubles every 24-48h and may reach 90%.

The degree of parasitaemia is much lower in sheep and goats.

The degree of parasitaemia is much lower in sheep and goats.

Serous effusions may be present in any body cavity. The spleen may be engorged and the kidneys congested.  

Serous effusions may be present in any body cavity. The spleen may be engorged and the kidneys congested.  

Urine is dark yellow/brown due to the presence of [[Bilirubin | bilirubin]].  

Urine is dark yellow/brown due to the presence of [[Bilirubin | bilirubin]].

=Treatment=

=Treatment=