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How do sporozoites of Babesia enter erythrocytes?
How do sporozoites of Babesia enter erythrocytes?
What is the definitive host of Babesia parasites?
What is the definitive host of Babesia parasites?
Which Babesia species is causative agent of Babesiosis in dogs?
Which Babesia species is causative agent of Babesiosis in dogs?
What cycle results in the formation of sporozoites in ticks?
What cycle results in the formation of sporozoites in ticks?
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Which type of transmission has been documented for 'small' Babesia spp.?
Which type of transmission has been documented for 'small' Babesia spp.?
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What is responsible for the clinical manifestations of Babesiosis?
What is responsible for the clinical manifestations of Babesiosis?
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'Large' Babesia spp. have shown which type of transmission?
'Large' Babesia spp. have shown which type of transmission?
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What is the nematode described in the text?
What is the nematode described in the text?
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Which statement about human-to-human transmission of Babesia is true?
Which statement about human-to-human transmission of Babesia is true?
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What does the term 'transovarial transmission' refer to in the context of parasites?
What does the term 'transovarial transmission' refer to in the context of parasites?
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