Genotypes of Echinococcus Species from Cattle in Tanzania.
Korean J Parasitol
; 59(5): 457-464, 2021 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Cystic echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus species. Tanzania is one of the endemic countries with cystic echinococcosis. This study focussed on identifying genotypes of Echinococcus spp. in Tanzania. We collected 7 cysts from cattle in Mwanza municipal (n=4) and Loliondo district (n=3). The cysts from Mwanza were all E. ortleppi and fertile. In contrast, the cysts from Loliondo were all E. granulosus sensu stricto and sterile. Two from the 4 cysts were a new haplotype of E. ortleppi (G5). These results can improve the preventive and control programs for humans and livestock in Tanzania. To our knowledge, this study is considered the first to identify the genotype and haplotype of Echinococcus spp. in Tanzania.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de los Bovinos
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Echinococcus granulosus
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Echinococcus
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Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Korean J Parasitol
Asunto de la revista:
PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2021
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Article