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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Infections of [[Piroplasmida|''Theileria equi'' and ''Babesia caballi'']], either individually or together, may occur in the donkey. These equine-specific protozoa are tick-transmitted, and are present throughout parts of the world where the appropriate type of [[Ticks|tick vectors]] live. Babesiosis is endemic in equines in many parts of the world. Within Europe, it is considered to be endemic in horses in the South of France and central and southern Italy. Equine cases are reported sporadically, with both clinical and non-clinical manifestations in other European countries.

Infections of [[Theileria|''Theileria equi'']] and [[Babesia|''Babesia caballi'']], either individually or together, may occur in the donkey. These equine-specific protozoa are tick-transmitted, and are present throughout parts of the world where the appropriate type of [[Ticks|tick vectors]] live. Babesiosis is endemic in equines in many parts of the world. Within Europe, it is considered to be endemic in horses in the South of France and central and southern Italy. Equine cases are reported sporadically, with both clinical and non-clinical manifestations in other European countries.

Seroprevalence of babesia is often related to the level of tick activity and tick numbers (Sahibi, 1994). Management practices may contribute to greater tick infestation in donkeys compared to horses.

Seroprevalence of babesia is often related to the level of tick activity and tick numbers (Sahibi, 1994). Management practices may contribute to greater tick infestation in donkeys compared to horses.

No vaccine is presently available to prevent piroplasmosis. As with many latent or carrier infections, use of immunosuppressive drugs could possibly lead to expression of the pathogen and great care should be exercised in using such medicines when babesia may also be present (Oladosu, 1988).

No vaccine is presently available to prevent piroplasmosis. As with many latent or carrier infections, use of immunosuppressive drugs could possibly lead to expression of the pathogen and great care should be exercised in using such medicines when babesia may also be present (Oladosu, 1988).

==References==

==References==

[[Category:Donkey]]

[[Category:Donkey]]

[[Category:Exotic_Infections_-_Donkey]]

[[Category:Exotic_Infections_-_Donkey]]