Molecular evidence of Babesia in pet cats in mainland China.
Xue-Lian ZhangXiao-Wen LiWen-Jun LiHui-Lan HuangShu-Jian HuangJian-Wei ShaoPublished in: BMC veterinary research (2019)
This study is the first report about babesiosis in domestic cats, and also provides molecular evidence of Babesia spp. infection in cat in mainland China. The data present in this study suggest B. vogeli may be circulating in cat population in mainland China. Further study to investigate the epidemiology of Babesia infection in cat nationwide is warranted.