Molecular identification of Spirometra infections in companion animals and wildlife in Japan

Spirometra infections in companion animals and wildlife in Japan have been diagnosed based on the morphology of the adult worms and eggs, and the etiological agent has been mainly ascribed to Spirometra erinaceieuropaei. However, recent studies have revealed that two other species, Spirometra mansoni and Spirometra asiana, coexist in Japan. Spirometra asiana is a new species recently discovered in Japan. Although morphological discrimination between these two species is difficult, molecular identification is useful. Therefore, to understand which species commonly parasitizes companion animals and wildlife in Japan, a preliminary study was performed based on mitochondrial DNA analysis. Eleven adult worms examined were identified as S. mansoni, suggesting that S. mansoni infects companion animals and wildlife commonly than S. asiana in Japan.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:86

Enthalten in:

The Journal of veterinary medical science - 86(2024), 4 vom: 10. Apr., Seite 409-412

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yamasaki, Hiroshi [VerfasserIn]
Sugiyama, Hiromu [VerfasserIn]
Morishima, Yasuyuki [VerfasserIn]
Sako, Yasuhito [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Companion animals
Japan
Journal Article
Mitochondrial DNA analysis
Spirometra asiana
Spirometra mansoni
Wildlife

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Date Completed 12.04.2024

Date Revised 12.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1292/jvms.23-0475

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36937746X