Trypanosoma evansi
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Trypanosoma evansi is a protozoan trypanosome in the genus trypanosoma that causes one form of the surra disease in animals. It is pathogenic and rarely causes disease in humans.[1] It is very common in India and causes acute disease in camels and horses and chronic disease in cattle and buffaloes.
[edit] References
- ^ Powar RM (2006). "A rare case of human trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi". Indian J Med Microbiol 24: 72–74. PMID 16505565.
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