Virulent isolate of neospora caninum and its uses

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new isolate of Neospora caninum and to the extracts which may be produced therefrom. Said isolate presents a high degree of attenuation, which makes it suitable for the development of vaccines against neosporosis, and of diagnostic tests to detect infection by Neospora caninum in animals. It also describes pharmaceutical compositions wherein said isolate or extracts thereof are used for the prevention and treatment of the infections caused by Neospora caninum in animals.

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