Biometrical alterations of Trypanosoma evansi isolate in laboratory rodents

Vet Parasitol. 1998 Mar 31;76(1-2):149-52. doi: 10.1016/s0304-4017(97)00006-x.

Abstract

Biometrical alterations in a horse Trypanosoma evansi isolate were observed when passaged in laboratory rodents. The major parasite transformation observed was the increase in the total length as a consequence of an increase in some parasite measurements. These transformations probably occurred as a consequence of a host change from horse to rodents. No kinetoplastic forms were observed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Horse Diseases
  • Horses
  • Mice
  • Rats
  • Trypanosoma / cytology
  • Trypanosoma / isolation & purification
  • Trypanosoma / physiology*
  • Trypanosomiasis / parasitology
  • Trypanosomiasis / physiopathology
  • Trypanosomiasis / veterinary*