Molecular analysis of mitochrondrial cytb of Pediculus humanus capitis in Thailand revealed potential historical connection with South Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediculus humanus capitis or head louse is an obligate ectoparasite and its infestation remains a major public health issue worldwide. Molecular analysis divides head lice into six clades and intra-clade genetic differences have been identified. Several hypotheses have been formulated to elucidate the discrepancies of the variety of head lice among different regions of the world. It is currently concluded that head lice distribution might be associated with human migration history. This study aims to investigate genetic data of human head lice in Thailand. We believe that the analysis could help establish the correlation between local and global head lice populations.

Method

We investigated mitochondrial cytochrome b (cytb) gene of the collected 214 head lice to e

SUBMITTER: Phadungsaksawasdi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8423300 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature