Nematode diversity in Mastomys rodents (Rodentia: Muridae) across a wildlife-human/domestic animal interface and molecular characterization of Trichuris species from M. natalensis.

ABSTRACT: Nematodes comprise many species with diverse life histories and zoonotic potential. Globally, over 10,500 nematode species were reported in mammals, particularly rodents. In South and southern Africa, data on nematode diversity in native rodent populations remains limited. The current study aimed to address this gap by reporting nematode diversity in two Mastomys species (Mastomys coucha and M. natalensis) and conducting molecular analysis of an unidentified Trichuris species recovered from M. natalensis. A total of 68 M. natalensis and 27 M. coucha rodents were trapped across a wildlife-human/domestic animal interface in South Africa during October 2020. Gastrointestinal nematodes were recovered and morphologically identified. Morphometric assessment and Sanger sequencing of mitochondrial

SUBMITTER: Mutesasira JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12152047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature