Multiple evolutionary origins of Trypanosoma evansi in Kenya.

• Main Authors: Christine M Kamidi (Author), Norah P Saarman (Author), Kirstin Dion (Author), Paul O Mireji (Author), Collins Ouma (Author), Grace Murilla (Author), Serap Aksoy (Author), Achim Schnaufer (Author), Adalgisa Caccone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Trypanosoma evansi is the parasite causing surra, a form of trypanosomiasis in camels and other livestock, and a serious economic burden in Kenya and many other parts of the world. Trypanosoma evansi transmission can be sustained mechanically by tabanid and Stomoxys biting flies, whereas the closely...