MeSH definition : A genus of tick-borne protozoa parasitic in the lymphocytes, erythrocytes, and endothelial
cells of mammals. Its organisms multiply asexually and then invade erythrocytes, where
they undergo no further reproduction until ingested by a transmitting tick.;
MeSH synonym : theilerias;
MeSH annotation : infection THEILERIASIS; coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN,
etc) if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theileria;
A genus of tick-borne protozoa parasitic in the lymphocytes, erythrocytes, and endothelial
cells of mammals. Its organisms multiply asexually and then invade erythrocytes, where
they undergo no further reproduction until ingested by a transmitting tick.