Information Package / Course Catalogue
Babesia, Theileria
Course Code: VPR528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to recognize the symptoms, treatments and control methods of Theileriosis and Babesiosis and to explain the importance of theileriosis and babesiosis in animal husbandry in Turkey.

Course Content

Economical importance of theileriosis and babesiosis, their symptoms, current status of theileriosis and babesiosis in Turkey, methods used for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of theileriosis and babesiosis.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain how Theileria ve Babesia species infect the animals, symptoms of theileriosis and babesiosis and economical aspects of the damage caused by these parasites.
2.To be able to recognize the available control methods against these diseases.
3.To be able to apply routine and advanced techniques for the diagnosis of these diseases.
4.To know the ways of transmission of these diseases.
5.To know the treatment methods of these diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yukarı, B.A., (2000) Protozooloji, Akdeniz Üniversitesi Burdur Veteriner Fakültesi Ders Notu, Burdur.
2.Dik, B., Sevinç, F. (2002) Veteriner Protozooloji, Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi, Konya.
3.Tüzer, E., Toparlak, M. (1999) Veteriner Protozooloji, İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Ders Notu, İstanbul.
4.Kaufmann, J. (1996) Parasitic Infections of Domestic Animals, Birkhäuser, Switzerland.
5.Peters, W., Pasvol, G. (2002) Tropikal Medicine and Parasitology, Mosby International Limited, China.
6.Soulsby, E.J.L. (1986) Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals, William Cloves Limited, Great Britain.
7.Burgu, A., Karaer, Z. (2005) Parazit Hastalıklarında Tedavi, Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği, İzmir.
8.Dumanlı, N., Karaer Z. (2010). Veteriner Protozooloji. Medisan Yayınevi, Ankara
9.Dobbelaere, D. A. E., McKeever, D. J. (2002). Theileria. CAB Direct Collection.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History and taxonomy of Babesiidae, their importance for Turkey
Week 1 - Practice
Diagnostic methods for Babesia and Theileria spp
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biology and patogenicity of Babesia spp.
Week 2 - Practice
Examination of microscopic slides of Babesia spp
Week 3 - Theoretical
Immunity in Babesiosis
Week 3 - Practice
Examination of microscopic slides of Theileria spp.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Treatment , protection and control methods for Babesiosis
Week 4 - Practice
In vitro cell culture for Babesia spp- I
Week 5 - Theoretical
Babesia species and diseases they cause in ruminants
Week 5 - Practice
In vitro cell culture for Babesia spp- II
Week 6 - Theoretical
Babesiosis in dogs, cats and swine
Week 6 - Practice
In vitro culture of Theileria macroschizonts infected cells- maintanence- (I)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Babesiosis in equines and humans
Week 7 - Practice
In vitro culture of Theileria macroschizonts infected cells-II; freezing
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam)- Control methods against Babesia infections
Week 8 - Practice
In vitro culture of Theileria macroschizonts infected cells-III, resuscitate
Week 9 - Theoretical
History and taxonomy of Theileridae, its importance for Turkey
Week 9 - Practice
Preparation of antigens from Theileria annulata macroschizont cultures for IFAT
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biology and patogenicity of Theileria spp
Week 10 - Practice
Preparation of Theileria and Babesia piroplasm antigens for IFAT
Week 11 - Theoretical
Immunity in Theileriosis
Week 11 - Practice
Performing IFAT using Theileria and Babesia piroplasm antigens and evaluation of results
Week 12 - Theoretical
Treatment, protection and control methods for Theileria spp
Week 12 - Practice
Performing IFAT using Theileria annulata macroschizont antigens and evaluation of of results.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Species of Theileria and disease they cause in cattle
Week 13 - Practice
Diagnosis using PCR -I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Species of Theileria and disease they cause in sheeps and goats, Theileriosis in animal other than ruminants
Week 14 - Practice
Diagnosis using PCR -II
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment1819
Quiz1617
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026