Molecular identification of different Trichostrongylus species infecting sheep and goats from Dakahlia governorate, Egypt.

ABSTRACT: Nematodes of genus Trichostrongylus can cause remarkable economic losses in the small ruminant`s industry and some species have a zoonotic potential. Since the most common source for human infection is the infected animals, accurate identification of different Trichostrongylus species in animals would reflect the species that can infect humans from the same area. The objective of the present study is to identify common Trichostrongylus species infecting small ruminants in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt using molecular-based techniques. Fecal samples from 340 sheep and 115 goats from rural areas in 3 cities of Dakahlia governorate and 2 cities at its borders were collected, and the strongyle-type eggs were detected in 33.2% and 14.7% of sheep and goats, respectively. PCR a

SUBMITTER: Elseadawy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7921265 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature