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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Babesia and Theileria species in cattle from West Sumatra, Indonesia Cahyaningsih, Umi; Yellita, Yulia; Putra, Eliyus; Roza; Satrija, Fadjar; Arif, Ridi; Inarsih, Dwi; Santosa, Budi; Nugraha, Arifin Budiman
Jurnal Medik Veteriner Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jmv.vol9.iss1.2026.41-51

Abstract

This epidemiological investigation conducted in three regencies of West Sumatra, Indonesia, aimed to examine the molecular prevalence and distribution of Babesia bigemina, Babesia bovis, and Theileria orientalis. A cross-sectional study employing a convenience sampling technique included 151 cattle blood samples. These samples were collected from three regencies (Agam, Limapuluh Kota, and Tanah Datar) between January 2023 and February 2024. Blood samples were examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) coupled with sequencing, targeting the cytochrome b gene for B. bigemina and B. bovis, and the 18S rRNA gene for Theileria spp. A total of 151 cattle blood samples from West Sumatra were examined for hemoprotozoan infections using both microscopic and molecular approaches. Based on blood smear examination, 23 (15.2%) and 118 (78.1%) samples were positive for Babesia spp. and Theileria spp., respectively. Subsequent nested PCR analysis confirmed all Babesia-positive samples as B. bigemina, while B. bovis was not detected. In contrast, 131 (86.7%) samples were molecularly identified as T. orientalis. Phylogenetic analysis of the cytochrome b gene revealed three distinct clades of B. bigemina, indicating genetic diversity likely shaped by geographical distribution, vector ecology, or host adaptation. These findings demonstrate that T. orientalis is the predominant hemoprotozoan agent in West Sumatra, while the genetic variability of B. bigemina underscores the complexity of its epidemiology. Together, these results provide critical insights for improving surveillance and guiding the formulation of effective hemoparasite management strategies in the tropical Indonesian archipelago.
Co-Authors A.S. Satyaningtijas Agik Suprayogi Ali Rahayu Anne Carolina Arif Rahman Jabal Arifin Budiman Nugraha Arini Ratnasari ASEP SAEFUDDIN Azizah, Hanifah Nur Azmi, Zul Budi Santosa Budi Santosa Damiana Rita Ekastuti Daowen Zhang Dedi Duryadi Solihin Denny Widaya Lukman Desem, Muhammad Ibrahim Didik T Subekti Didik T Subekti Didik Tulus Subekti Didik Tulus Subekti Didik Tulus Subekti Didik Tulus Subekti Dyah Ayu Kurniawati Dyah Iswantini Effionora Anwar Eko Setyo Purwanto Ekowati Handharyani Etih Sudarnika Eva Harlina Fajar Kawitan Farlin Nepho Fitri, Arni Diana Fitrine Ekawasti Fitrine Ekawasti Fitrine Ekawasti Fitrine Ekawasti, Fitrine Fong, Sulinawati Hadri Latif HERA MAHESHWARI Ichwan Yuniarto Inarsih, Dwi Isdoni Bustaman Isrok Malikus Sufi Jodi Vanden Eng koekoeh santoso Kurniawati, Dyah Ayu Laela N. Anisah M. Jamaluddin Assidiqi M. Jamaluddin Assidiqi, M. Jamaluddin M. Mirsageri M. Mirsageri, M. Mahdi Jufri MIRNA WATI DEWI Mirnawati Sudarwanto MIRNAWATI SUDARWANTO MUHAMMAD ADIB MUSTOFA muhammad ibrahim desem MULYATI EFFENDI Nepho, Farlin Ni Luh Putu Indi Dharmayanti Nisrina Rosyida Noor Rifai NLP Indi Dharmayanti Nugraha, Arifin Nugraha, Arifin Budiman Nuradji, Harimurti Nurcahyo, Raden Wisnu Nurridho Wahid, Muhammad Pudji Achmadi Purwantiningsih Sugita Purwanto, Eko Setyo Putra, Eliyus Putri, Maritrana Qing Wen, Jyn Soong RESSY RIANDCI Ridi Arif Rini Damayanti Risa Tiuria Rismayani Saridewi Rismayani Saridewi, Rismayani Rita Kartika Sari Rita Kusriastuti Riza Zainuddin Ahmad Roza Sadiah, Siti Satyawardana, Wirokartiko Sa’diah , Siti Sa’diah, Siti Siti Sa'diah Siti Sa'diah Siti Sa'diah Siti Sa’diah Siti Sa’diah Sri Familasari Sufi, Isrok Malikus Susi Soviana Taher, Dharmawaty M. Tara Puri Ducha Rahmani Tarigan, Ronald Tjahja Muhandri Upik Kesumawati Hadi Valinata, Sisca Veenu Kumar Veerasamy, Suganti Vetnizah Juniantito Wasmen Manalu Wasrin Syafii William A. Hawley Winarsongko, Agus Wiwin Winarsih YENI KEZIA BEKALANI Yulia Yellita Yulia Yellita Yuniarto, Ichwan Zul Azmi Zulfiqri Z Zulfiqri Z, Zulfiqri