Molecular-phylogenetic investigation of trichomonads in dogs and cats reveals a novel Tritrichomonas species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trichomonosis is a common infection in small animals, mostly manifesting in gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea. Although oral trichomonads are also known, the species found colonizing the large intestine are more frequently detected protozoa.

Methods

In the present study, four wildcats, 94 domestic cats, and 25 dogs, originating from 18 different locations in Hungary, were investigated for the presence of oral and large intestinal trichomonads based on the 18S rRNA gene and ITS2.

Results

All oral swabs were negative by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). However, Tritrichomonas foetus was detected in a high proportion among tested domestic cats (13.8%) and dogs (16%), and Pentatrichomonas hominis only in two domestic cats. In addition, a novel Tritrich

SUBMITTER: Tuska-Szalay B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11210186 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature