TABLE 2.
Summary of media used for cultivation of Babesia spp. cited in this review
| Babesia species or strain | Medium | Serum type (concn [%]) | Parasitemia | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. bovis | HEPES-buffered medium 199 | Bovine (40) | 38% | 35, 36 |
| B. caballi | HEPES-buffered HL-1 | Serum-free, plus lipid-rich supplements | 4-6% | 62 |
| B. divergens | HEPES-buffered RPMI 1640 | Human (10) | >60% | 14, 16 |
| B. equi | HL-1 | Fetal calf (20) plus serum factors | >15% | 22 |
| B. gibsoni | HL-1 | Dog (20) | 1-6% | 61 |
| B. microti | RPMI 1640 | Fetal calf (30-40) | 2-fold increase | 48 |
| B. odocoilei | TES-buffered medium 199 | Deer (20) or bovine (40) | 31% | 25 |
| Strain WA-1 | TES-buffered medium 199 | Fetal calf (40) | 20-30% | 52 |