Biometry of Trypanosoma vivax found in a calf in the state of Maranhão, Brazil

Blood samples from cattle presenting signs of anemia, lethargy, weakness and general weight loss were collected. Trypanosoma vivax was detected in the blood smears of a calf. This paper reports the first recorded occurrence of T. vivax in the state of Maranhão, northeastern region of Brazil, and provides the biometrical data of the parasite.

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Main Authors: Guerra,Rita de Maria Seabra Nogueira de Candanedo, Feitosa Júnior,Assuero Batista, Santos,Hamilton Pereira, Abreu-Silva,Ana Lúcia, Santos,Ana Clara Gomes dos
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2008
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782008000300041
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