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Haemoprotozoan infections, predominantly Trypanosoma and Theileria, are highly prevalent (46.77%) and diverse among livestock and wild mice in Xinjiang, China, with notable host-specific patterns and frequent co-infections. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To determine the prevalence, species diversity, and co-infection dynamics of Trypanosoma, Babesia, and Theileria parasites across domestic livestock and wild rodents.

August 22, 2026Veterinary SciencesOpen Access

Molecular Survey of Trypanosoma, Babesia and Theileria Infections in Major Livestock and Rodents in Xinjiang, Northwestern China

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YLY.Y. Li XFXianyue Fu ZWZihan Wang

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Cross-sectional molecular survey reveals high parasite prevalence and frequent co-infections in livestock and wild rodents, highlighting substantial veterinary disease burdens.

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To determine the prevalence, species diversity, and co-infection dynamics of Trypanosoma, Babesia, and Theileria parasites across domestic livestock and wild rodents.
Screened 310 blood samples from cattle (n=151), horses (n=71), camels (n=44), and wild mice (n=44) collected between September 2024 and September 2025 across six counties and cities.
Evaluated samples using blood smear microscopy, genus-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis.
Overall haemoprotozoan prevalence was 46.77% (145/310), comprising Trypanosoma spp. at 25.48% (79/310), Theileria at 16.13% (50/310), and Babesia at 5.16% (16/310).
Host-specific rates revealed Trypanosoma evansi occurrence in 86.36% of camels and Theileria in 75.00% of wild mice, alongside dual infections in 8.39% (26/310) and triple infection in 0.32% (1/310).
Phylogenetic sequencing identified predominant lineages including T. evansi (clustering with Indian and Saudi Arabian strains), T. annulata, T. equi, and an uncharacterized Babesia species.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895f41ca7ade938187dc80 https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13080833

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August 22, 2026Veterinary SciencesOpen Access

Molecular Survey of Trypanosoma, Babesia and Theileria Infections in Major Livestock and Rodents in Xinjiang, Northwestern China

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YLY.Y. Li XFXianyue Fu ZWZihan Wang

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Overview

Cross-sectional molecular survey reveals high parasite prevalence and frequent co-infections in livestock and wild rodents, highlighting substantial veterinary disease burdens.

Key Points

To determine the prevalence, species diversity, and co-infection dynamics of Trypanosoma, Babesia, and Theileria parasites across domestic livestock and wild rodents.
Screened 310 blood samples from cattle (n=151), horses (n=71), camels (n=44), and wild mice (n=44) collected between September 2024 and September 2025 across six counties and cities.
Evaluated samples using blood smear microscopy, genus-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis.
Overall haemoprotozoan prevalence was 46.77% (145/310), comprising Trypanosoma spp. at 25.48% (79/310), Theileria at 16.13% (50/310), and Babesia at 5.16% (16/310).
Host-specific rates revealed Trypanosoma evansi occurrence in 86.36% of camels and Theileria in 75.00% of wild mice, alongside dual infections in 8.39% (26/310) and triple infection in 0.32% (1/310).
Phylogenetic sequencing identified predominant lineages including T. evansi (clustering with Indian and Saudi Arabian strains), T. annulata, T. equi, and an uncharacterized Babesia species.

Cite This Study

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895f41ca7ade938187dc80 https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13080833

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