Prevalence and molecular identification of gastrointestinal nematodes in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau of China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) have seriously affected the production and earnings of animal husbandry in various countries, while some species of GINs infect humans. At present, little is known about the species and prevalence of GINs in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP).

Methods

In this study, 528 fresh faecal samples were collected from typical areas in different altitudes with seven species of livestock in Qinghai, Tibet, Gansu and Yunnan Provinces. ITS-2 rRNA gene of nematodes was employed to detect by PCR and sequencing analysis. Phylogenetic analysis of related sequences was performed using MEGA 6.0 software.

Results

The overall prevalence of GINs was 80.3% with 20 species of GINs detected, while Teladorsagia circumcincta was the dominant one, and fou

SUBMITTER: Ai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10650333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature