Genetic diversity of genus Chilomastix: molecular classification of C. mesnili and other potential species variations in humans and animals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The genus Chilomastix, including C. mesnili, consists of protozoa that parasitize the gastrointestinal tracts of various host organisms, including mammals (humans and non-human primates [NHP]), birds, and amphibians. Despite its widespread presence, Chilomastix spp. are generally considered non-pathogenic, which has led to limited molecular epidemiological studies on this genus. Consequently, genetic reference data for this genus remain scarce in GenBank. In this study, we aimed to establish a molecular classification for Chilomastix spp. by investigating the genetic diversity of isolates from humans and animals in a parasite-endemic region of Indonesia.

Methods

A cross-sectional molecular investigation was conducted in Wainyapu Village, Sumba Island, Indonesia. S

SUBMITTER: Jiang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11948686 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature