Trypanosoma equiperdum: current knowledge on pathology, diagnosis, treatment, taxonomy, and culturing.

Trypanosoma equiperdum is a protozoan parasite recognized as the etiological agent of dourine, a debilitating and often fatal venereal disease that affects only equids. Dourine has historically exerted a substantial impact on equine populations globally, influencing both animal health and the socio-economic stability of communities reliant on equids for transportation, agriculture, and cultural activities. Unlike most pathogenic trypanosomes, which require invertebrate vectors for transmission, T. equiperdum is transmitted directly through coitus between infected and susceptible animals. This unique transmission mode has shaped the epidemiology and control strategies for dourine, distinguishing it from other trypanosomoses. This review consolidates current knowledge on Trypanosoma equiperdum, integrating recent research to provide an updated understanding of its taxonomy, biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, control, epidemiology, and socio-economic impact. Information & Authors Information Version history Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License.

Authors Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 313views 155downloads Citations Download citation Yerkin Krykbayev, Askar Kondybayev, Moldir Akhmetzhanova, et al. Trypanosoma equiperdum: current knowledge on pathology, diagnosis, treatment, taxonomy, and culturing.. Authorea. 30 November 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.176452570.07020020/v1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.176452570.07020020/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. For more information or tips please see 'Downloading to a citation manager' in the Help menu.