Genetic diversity and population structure of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato across different regions of Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been a long-standing debate over the taxonomic status of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato. Different studies worldwide have reported the occurrence of different well-defined lineages, in addition to Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto. To date, there are very few studies examining the diverse aspects of this tick in Colombia. We assessed the population structure and genetic diversity of R. sanguineus s.l. in eight departmental regions across Colombia.

Methods

A total of 170 ticks were collected from dogs in different departments of Colombia. All specimens were morphologically compatible with R. sanguineus s.l. and subjected to genetic analysis. DNA sequences were obtained for the 12S rDNA, cytochrome oxidase I (COI) and internal transcribed spacer

SUBMITTER: Paez-Triana L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383428 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature