Wild deer (Pudu puda) from Chile harbor a novel ecotype of Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deer species play an important role in the enzootic cycles of several Anaplasma species. While in the Northern Hemisphere ticks of genus Ixodes are well recognized vectors of these intracellular bacteria, less is known regarding the biological cycles of Anaplasma spp. in South America.

Methods

Using PCR protocols and Sanger sequencing, we assessed the presence of Anaplasma spp. in blood and ticks collected on a native deer species (Pudu puda) from southern Chile.

Results

Based on phylogenetic analyses of the 16S rRNA, gltA and groEL genes and calculation of average sequence divergence for groEL, our results bring to light a novel genovariant of Anaplasma phagocytophilum (named strain "Patagonia"). The strain represents a novel ecotype within the A. phagocyt

SUBMITTER: Santodomingo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature