Three Distinct Circovirids Identified in a Tapeworm Recovered from a Bobcat (<i>Lynx rufus</i>).

ABSTRACT: Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are an iconic North American predator; however, there is limited knowledge regarding their associated parasites. In this case study, we used a metagenomic approach to identify associated viruses and helminth species from a deceased bobcat. We determined the full mitochondrial genome of the bobcat and three helminths, i.e., tapeworm (Taenia sp.), stomach worm (Physaloptera sp.), and lung worm (Metathelazia sp.). Furthermore, we identified four circovirids; two (identified in a tapeworm and fecal swab) are members of the genus Circovirus and share 96.7% genome-wide identity between isolates and 87.4-88.6% identity with members of the species Circovirus miztontli. These appear to infect vertebrate species common to the Sonoran Des

SUBMITTER: Zustra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12197738 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature