Besnoitia is a genus of parasites.
Life cycle
The life cycle of many of the species in this genus are not known. The life cycle may be complex with various intermediate hosts and vectors including
Stomoxys and
Horse-fly.
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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