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Besnoitia is a genus of Apicomplexan parasite.
Life cycle
The life cycle of many of the species in this genus are not known but it's probably complex with various intermediate hosts and many vectors (stomoxys sp., tabanidae...)
Pathology and effects on the host
Infection with these parasites causes pedunculated lesions in the skin, nasal cavity and larynx of domestic animals. The lesions consist of exophytic nodules protruding from mucosal surfaces.
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