ReviewTropical animal health and production2026
Theileria annulata diagnostics: past, present and future.
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Abstract
Bovine tropical theileriosis, caused by Theileria annulata, poses a significant threat to livestock health and productivity, particularly in endemic regions. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective disease management and control. Molecular techniques, such as conventional PCR (cPCR), reverse line blot (RLB) and real-time PCR (qPCR), offer high sensitivity and specificity but are limited by cost, technical expertise, and the requirement for specialized laboratory infrastructure. Multiplex PCR (mPCR), a variant of standard cPCR, offers the advantage of simultaneously detecting two or more pathogens by specific amplification of the target loci in a single reaction. The assay uses a locus specific primer combination, but primer optimization is essential to minimize inter-primer competition and non-specific amplifications, restrict assay for large scale epidemiological studies. Sherlock assay is highly sensitive and specific, but having risk of cross- contamination, necessitating stringent controls. Serological assays, including ELISA and lateral flow-based immunoassays, provide cost-effective and rapid alternatives; however, variability in sensitivity, cross-reactivity, and reliance on antigen quality remain challenges. Future advancements should prioritize on developing highly specific, field-deployable and cost-efficient diagnostic platforms, such as synthetic peptides based various T. annulata immunodominant antigens and CRISPR- Cas based nucleic acid detection systems. Serologically, developing lateral flow assay (LFA) including in-silico predicted immunodominant peptides may yield next-generation pen-side test to detect T. annulata infection in field settings. Exploring these developments is essential for improving the early detection and control of tropical bovine theileriosis. Hence, the current overview provides a comprehensive analysis of current molecular and serological diagnostic approaches and next generation diagnostics for bovine tropical theileriosis.
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