Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks
Members of the genus Baylisascaris utilize omnivores or carnivores as their definitive hosts. The best known member of this genus is Baylisascaris procyonis, which is an intestinal parasite of raccoons. The closest relative of B. procyonis is B. columnaris, which utilizes the common skunk as its def...
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| author | Youna Choi Sara Mason Michael Ahlborn Brook Zscheile Eric Wilson |
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| description | Members of the genus Baylisascaris utilize omnivores or carnivores as their definitive hosts. The best known member of this genus is Baylisascaris procyonis, which is an intestinal parasite of raccoons. The closest relative of B. procyonis is B. columnaris, which utilizes the common skunk as its definitive host. Although B. procyonis has been extensively studied, relatively little is known of B. columnaris. For example, the mitochondrial genome of B. procyonis has been sequenced in its entirety. Conversely, the mitochondrial genome of B. columnaris remains largely unexplored. Likewise, the prevalence of this parasite in its wild host has not been documented. In this study, we collected parasites from a wild population of skunks in the state of Utah, United States. The cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 and 2 genes, NADH dehydrogenase 2 and several tRNA genes were sequenced from the mitochondrial genome of these parasites. We also determined the prevalence of B. columnaris in a wild population of skunks. In this work we identify several novel polymorphic genetic loci between B. procyonis and B. columnaris. These findings provide additional molecular targets for the differentiation of Baylisascaris species through clarification of genetic differences between B. columnaris and B. procyonis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-20c990b427ea406096dfcc799c0c56b92022-12-22T02:55:33ZengElsevierInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife2213-22442017-08-0162707510.1016/j.ijppaw.2017.03.009Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunksYouna Choi0Sara Mason1Michael Ahlborn2Brook Zscheile3Eric Wilson4Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, United StatesDepartment of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, United StatesDepartment of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, United StatesUnited States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services, Poulsbo, WA, 98370, United StatesDepartment of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, United StatesMembers of the genus Baylisascaris utilize omnivores or carnivores as their definitive hosts. The best known member of this genus is Baylisascaris procyonis, which is an intestinal parasite of raccoons. The closest relative of B. procyonis is B. columnaris, which utilizes the common skunk as its definitive host. Although B. procyonis has been extensively studied, relatively little is known of B. columnaris. For example, the mitochondrial genome of B. procyonis has been sequenced in its entirety. Conversely, the mitochondrial genome of B. columnaris remains largely unexplored. Likewise, the prevalence of this parasite in its wild host has not been documented. In this study, we collected parasites from a wild population of skunks in the state of Utah, United States. The cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 and 2 genes, NADH dehydrogenase 2 and several tRNA genes were sequenced from the mitochondrial genome of these parasites. We also determined the prevalence of B. columnaris in a wild population of skunks. In this work we identify several novel polymorphic genetic loci between B. procyonis and B. columnaris. These findings provide additional molecular targets for the differentiation of Baylisascaris species through clarification of genetic differences between B. columnaris and B. procyonis.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224417300317 |
| spellingShingle | Youna Choi Sara Mason Michael Ahlborn Brook Zscheile Eric Wilson Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife |
| title | Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks |
| title_full | Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks |
| title_fullStr | Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks |
| title_short | Partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of Baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of Striped skunks |
| title_sort | partial molecular characterization of the mitochondrial genome of baylisascaris columnaris and prevalence of infection in a wild population of striped skunks |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224417300317 |
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