Cystic echinococcosis in Nigeria: first insight into the genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus in animals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by cestodes of Echinococcus granulosus (sensu lato) complex. In Nigeria, reports on the prevalence of CE, although limited, have been found to vary with location and host with higher prevalence and fertility rate observed in camels than other livestock. Until now, information regarding the molecular characteristics, genetic population structure, and genotypes of Echinococcus is lacking. Therefore, this study was aimed at addressing these gaps in knowledge.

Methods

We describe the genetic status of 31 Echinococcus isolates collected from slaughtered livestock (camels, cattle and goats) based on the full-length mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) genes.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ohiolei JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6686243 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature