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Propolis, a complex natural resin produced by bees, has demonstrated antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity in other protozoan infections.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This\n                      <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                      study assessed the minimum lethal concentrations (MLC) of ethanolic propolis tincture from the \u00c9szak-Alf\u00f6ld region of Hungary against feline- and bovine-derived\n                      <jats:italic>T. foetus<\/jats:italic>\n                      strains, compared to four nitroimidazoles.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Propolis showed promising activity, with an MLC of 1.25 mg\/ mL for feline isolates and 0.16 mg\/mL for bovine isolates after 48 h. Ronidazole demonstrated reduced efficacy against feline isolates (MLC 32 \u03bcg\/mL), suggesting partial resistance, whereas bovine isolates remained susceptible (MLC 1 \u03bcg\/mL).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Our findings highlight propolis as a potential alternative treatment for\n                      <jats:italic>T. foetus<\/jats:italic>\n                      , particularly in cattle where nitroimidazole use is prohibited. Standardizing propolis tincture and conducting\n                      <jats:italic>in vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                      studies will be essential to translate these results into clinical applications. 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