Phylogenetical analysis of partially sequenced cytb gene of Haemoproteus columbae in pigeons and its pathological lesions in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Haemoproteus columbae is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, causing pseudomalaria in pigeons.

Aims

The current study aimed to characterize the phylogenetic position of H. columbae in pigeons in Sharkia province, Egypt, based on partial sequencing of the cytb gene as the conserved regions. The "DNA barcode" of the cytb gene helps in designing primers that can be used to amplify the same gene in the related haemosporidians. Methods: One hundered blood samples were collected from domestic pigeons to identify H. columbae by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and detect its relationship with other related haemosporidians.

Results

Weight losses of 60%, anemia 40%, low growth rates 26.67%, diarrhea 76.67%

SUBMITTER: Hala MNT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7608044 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature