Prevalence and genetic diversity of Babesia microti in rodents from central and southern Shanxi, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Babesiosis, a globally emerging tick-borne zoonosis caused by intraerythrocytic protozoan Babesia species, poses a significant threat to both animal and human health. This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of Babesia sp. in small rodents in central and southern Shanxi Province, China.

Methods

Rodents were captured from central and southern Shanxi Province, China. Liver, spleen, and kidney specimens were collected and screened for Babesia sp. based on 18S rRNA gene amplification and sequencing. For genetic and evolutionary analysis of Babesia sp. sequences based on the 18S rRNA gene, a phylogenetic tree was created using MEGA 11. Genetic diversity was analyzed using DNASP 6.12.03, and haplotype networks in Babesia microti from different region

SUBMITTER: Ren F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12182668 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature