Theileria
- Pronunciation
- /THEE-ler-ee-ah/
- Category
- Parasitology
- Singular
- Theileria
- Plural
- Theileria
Definition
A genus of parasitic protozoa that infect a variety of hosts, including cattle, sheep, goats, and other ruminants.
Etymology
Example
Theileria spp. are responsible for causing several diseases in livestock, including East Coast Fever and Theileriosis.
Related Terms
- Ruminants
- Protozoa
- Disease