Ultrastructural characteristics of Babesia odocoilei in vitro.
J Parasitol
; 79(3): 424-34, 1993 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Babesia odocoilei continuously cultured in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) erythrocytes was examined by transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Merozoites, trophozoites, intermediate-stage forms, and dividing forms were observed. Merozoites possessed a single nucleus, inner membrane complex, rhoptries, free ribosomes, rough endoplasmic reticulum, and single membrane-bound vesicles. Trophozoites lacked an inner membrane complex and rhoptries. Intermediate stages were characterized by distinct segments of inner membrane complex. Dividing forms ranged from cells with an elongated nucleus to mature daughter cells joined by a ringlike structure. Babesia odocoilei was characterized by its close proximity to the erythrocyte membrane, membranous structures resembling feeding organelles, and reproduction via a method resembling budding sensu stricto.
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Assunto principal:
Babesia
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Babesiose
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Cervos
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Eritrócitos
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Parasitol
Ano de publicação:
1993
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Article