The mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris procyonis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Baylisascaris procyonis (Nematoda: Ascaridida), an intestinal nematode of raccoons, is emerging as an important helminthic zoonosis due to serious or fatal larval migrans in animals and humans. Despite its significant veterinary and public health impact, the epidemiology, molecular ecology and population genetics of this parasite remain largely unexplored. Mitochondrial (mt) genomes can provide a foundation for investigations in these areas and assist in the diagnosis and control of B. procyonis. In this study, the first complete mt genome sequence of B. procyonis was determined using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based primer-walking strategy.

Methodology/principal findings

The circular mt genome (14781 bp) of B. procyonis contained 12 protein-coding, 22 tran

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3203944 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature