Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Babesiosis is caused by extraerythrocytic parasite in bovines and is transmitted transovarily by Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks.
Statement (II): Babesia bovis is the small form in cattle, while Babesia canis is the large form in dogs.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To remember tick-borne protozoa:
- Babesia = Intraerythrocytic (inside RBCs).
- Theileria = Intraerythrocytic and intralymphocytic.
- Anaplasma = Intraerythrocytic rickettsia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D