Molecular Characterization of Fasciola hepatica in Sheep Based on DNA Sequences of Ribosomal ITS-1.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

World Health Organization (WHO) considers Fascioliasis as a neglected tropical disease that requires global efforts for disease control. Data from the genetic characterization of Fasciola population shed light on the spread of infections among animals which could help in the development of effective parasite control. The aim of the present work was to genetically characterize Fasciola adult worms isolated from sheep in Saudi Arabia by sequence analysis of ITS-1 region.

Methods

A total of 12,653 slaughtered sheep in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia were examined for the presence of Fasciola spp. adult worms. The ITS-1 region of all parasites was amplified and sequenced.

Results

Overall, 12 variants DNA sequences were obtained. The variance of isolat

SUBMITTER: Alsulami MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10578168 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature