Phylogenetic relationship of nonmammalian and avian Blastocystis isolates and conventional subtypes.

ABSTRACT: Blastocystis is an intestinal protist commonly identified in human and animal feces. At present, there are 28 proposed subtypes (STs) identified based on the small subunit rRNA gene, 13 of which are found in both humans and animals. In general, nonmammalian and avian groups are infected by the nonmammalian and avian subtypes (NMASTs). However, NMASTs were also isolated from mammalian hosts, suggesting possible cross-contamination and transmission from nonmammalian and avian hosts to other animals and, potentially, humans. Thus, this study determined the possible relationship between NMAST sequences and conventional STs to provide new insights into Blastocystis classification, identification, and epidemiological significance. Phylogenetic trees were constructed using three sta

SUBMITTER: Meclat VYB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9998794 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature