Differences between the intestinal microbial communities of healthy dogs from plateau and those of plateau dogs infected with Echinococcus.
Virol J
; 21(1): 116, 2024 May 23.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) represents a profoundly perilous zoonotic disease. The advent of viral macrogenomics has facilitated the exploration of hitherto uncharted viral territories. In the scope of this investigation, our objective is to scrutinize disparities in the intestinal microbiotic ecosystems of canines dwelling in elevated terrains and those afflicted by Echinococcus infection, employing the tool of viral macrogenomics.METHODS:
In this study, we collected a comprehensive total of 1,970 fecal samples from plateau dogs infected with Echinococcus, as well as healthy control plateau dogs from the Yushu and Guoluo regions in the highland terrain of China. These samples were subjected to viral macrogenomic analysis to investigate the viral community inhabiting the canine gastrointestinal tract.RESULTS:
Our meticulous analysis led to the identification of 136 viral genomic sequences, encompassing eight distinct viral families.CONCLUSION:
The outcomes of this study hold the potential to enhance our comprehension of the intricate interplay between hosts, parasites, and viral communities within the highland canine gut ecosystem. Through the examination of phage presence, it may aid in early detection or assessment of infection severity, providing valuable insights into Echinococcus infection and offering prospects for potential treatment strategies.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Cão
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Equinococose
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Echinococcus
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Fezes
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Microbioma Gastrointestinal
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Virol J
Assunto da revista:
VIROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China