Si-Ang Li , Yu-Ling Lin , Yun-Peng Bai , Fuli Wen , Li-Yuan Huang , Wen-Yuan Miao , Dong-Hui Zhou
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Detection of <em>Cryptosporidium</em> was performed using nested PCR targeting the <em>SSU rRNA</em> gene, while <em>G. duodenalis</em> was detected by amplification three genes including the beta-giardin, glutamate dehydrogenase, and triosephosphate isomerase. No <em>Cryptosporidium</em> or <em>G. duodenalis</em> were detected in any of the human samples tested. In contrast, the prevalence of <em>Cryptosporidium</em> in dog samples was found to be 1.2 % (6/506), while the infection rate of <em>G. duodenalis</em> was detected in 0.4 % (2/506) of the dog samples. According to the age analysis, all samples infected with <em>Cryptosporidium</em> 2.2 % (6/268) and <em>G. duodenalis</em> 0.8 % (2/268) were from dogs ≤1 year. Sex-based analysis indicated that the infection rate of <em>Cryptosporidium</em> was slightly higher in male dogs (1.2 %, 3/248) compared to female dogs (1.2 %, 3/258). Additionally, <em>G. duodenalis</em> was detected in 0.8 % (2/248) of male dogs, while no positive samples were observed in female dogs. Phylogenetic analyses further identified <em>C. canis</em>, a zoonotic species of <em>Cryptosporidium</em>, as well as two zoonotic assemblages (C and D) of <em>G. duodenalis</em>. 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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in humans and dogs from Fujian Province, Southeast China
Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are two well-known protist pathogens which can result in diarrhea in humans and animals. The two parasites have been detected in humans and dogs worldwide with diverse species and genotypes of various levels and zoonotic potential and public health concern. This investigation aimed to determine the prevalence and molecular characteristics of Cryptosporidium spp. and G. duodenalis in humans and dogs in Fujian province, China. A total of 1149 fecal samples (643 from humans and 506 from dogs) were collected from nine districts in Fujian Province. Detection of Cryptosporidium was performed using nested PCR targeting the SSU rRNA gene, while G. duodenalis was detected by amplification three genes including the beta-giardin, glutamate dehydrogenase, and triosephosphate isomerase. No Cryptosporidium or G. duodenalis were detected in any of the human samples tested. In contrast, the prevalence of Cryptosporidium in dog samples was found to be 1.2 % (6/506), while the infection rate of G. duodenalis was detected in 0.4 % (2/506) of the dog samples. According to the age analysis, all samples infected with Cryptosporidium 2.2 % (6/268) and G. duodenalis 0.8 % (2/268) were from dogs ≤1 year. Sex-based analysis indicated that the infection rate of Cryptosporidium was slightly higher in male dogs (1.2 %, 3/248) compared to female dogs (1.2 %, 3/258). Additionally, G. duodenalis was detected in 0.8 % (2/248) of male dogs, while no positive samples were observed in female dogs. Phylogenetic analyses further identified C. canis, a zoonotic species of Cryptosporidium, as well as two zoonotic assemblages (C and D) of G. duodenalis. These results provide preliminary reference data for monitoring Cryptosporidium and G. duodenalis infections in both humans and dogs, and also offer essential support for future prospective studies.
期刊介绍:
Food and Waterborne Parasitology publishes high quality papers containing original research findings, investigative reports, and scientific proceedings on parasites which are transmitted to humans via the consumption of food or water. The relevant parasites include protozoa, nematodes, cestodes and trematodes which are transmitted by food or water and capable of infecting humans. Pertinent food includes products of animal or plant origin which are domestic or wild, and consumed by humans. Animals and plants from both terrestrial and aquatic sources are included, as well as studies related to potable and other types of water which serve to harbor, perpetuate or disseminate food and waterborne parasites. Studies dealing with prevalence, transmission, epidemiology, risk assessment and mitigation, including control measures and test methodologies for parasites in food and water are of particular interest. Evidence of the emergence of such parasites and interactions among domestic animals, wildlife and humans are of interest. The impact of parasites on the health and welfare of humans is viewed as very important and within scope of the journal. Manuscripts with scientifically generated information on associations between food and waterborne parasitic diseases and lifestyle, culture and economies are also welcome. Studies involving animal experiments must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences.