First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China

Blastocystis is a usual intestinal protist that always found in humans and various animals. Currently, the prevalence of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is unknown. In our research, we aimed to determine the occurrence, prevalence, subtype distribution and dynamic transmis...

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Main Authors: Kaihui Zhang, Ziyang Qin, Huikai Qin, Yinlin Wang, Luyang Wang, Yin Fu, Changjiang Hou, Chenxiao Ji, Yuan Yuan, Longxian Zhang
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author Kaihui Zhang
Ziyang Qin
Huikai Qin
Yinlin Wang
Luyang Wang
Yin Fu
Changjiang Hou
Chenxiao Ji
Yuan Yuan
Longxian Zhang
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Chenxiao Ji
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Longxian Zhang
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description Blastocystis is a usual intestinal protist that always found in humans and various animals. Currently, the prevalence of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is unknown. In our research, we aimed to determine the occurrence, prevalence, subtype distribution and dynamic transmission mechanisms of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan in China. We also assessed the zoonotic potential of Blastocystis isolates, as well as possible routes of transmission and impact of this organism on One Health perspective. Fecal samples (n = 770) were collected from whooper swans inhabiting the Sanmenxia Swan Lake National Urban Wetland Park, China. The overall prevalence of Blastocystis was 11.6% (89/770). We identified 9 subtypes of Blastocystis sp., including 5 zoonotic subtypes [ST1 (Cakir et al., 2019 (8)), ST4 (Selma and Karanis, 2011 (4)), ST5 (Stensvold et al., 2009 (1)), ST6 (Fare et al., 2019 (5)) and ST7(58)] and 3 host-specific subtypes [ST10 (Zhao et al., 2018 (7)), ST14 (Tan et al., 2010 (2)), ST23 (Wang et al., 2018 (3)), and ST25 (Stensvold et al., 2009 (1))]. Subtypes ST4, ST5, ST6, ST10, ST14, ST23, and ST25 were first identified in the whooper swan. Among these subtypes, ST23 and ST25 were identified in birds for the first time, indicating that these subtypes are expanding their host range. So far, this is the first research reporting on the prevalence and subtypes distribution of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan in China. The findings obtained in this study will provide new insights into the genetic diversity and transmission routes of Blastocystis, and the possible public health concerns posed by this organism.
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spelling doaj.art-414b22f9076f4ba2a772a4aa61f33c8d2023-06-13T04:12:15ZengElsevierOne Health2352-77142023-06-0116100486First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in ChinaKaihui Zhang0Ziyang Qin1Huikai Qin2Yinlin Wang3Luyang Wang4Yin Fu5Changjiang Hou6Chenxiao Ji7Yuan Yuan8Longxian Zhang9College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR ChinaSanmenxia Management Office of Henan Yellow River Wetland National Nature Reserve, Sanmenxia 472000, PR ChinaSanmenxia Management Office of Henan Yellow River Wetland National Nature Reserve, Sanmenxia 472000, PR ChinaSanmenxia Management Office of Henan Yellow River Wetland National Nature Reserve, Sanmenxia 472000, PR ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China; International Joint Research Laboratory for Zoonotic Diseases of Henan, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Poultry Products (Zhengzhou), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, PR China; Corresponding author at: College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, No. 15 Longzihu University Area, Zhengzhou New District, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China.Blastocystis is a usual intestinal protist that always found in humans and various animals. Currently, the prevalence of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is unknown. In our research, we aimed to determine the occurrence, prevalence, subtype distribution and dynamic transmission mechanisms of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan in China. We also assessed the zoonotic potential of Blastocystis isolates, as well as possible routes of transmission and impact of this organism on One Health perspective. Fecal samples (n = 770) were collected from whooper swans inhabiting the Sanmenxia Swan Lake National Urban Wetland Park, China. The overall prevalence of Blastocystis was 11.6% (89/770). We identified 9 subtypes of Blastocystis sp., including 5 zoonotic subtypes [ST1 (Cakir et al., 2019 (8)), ST4 (Selma and Karanis, 2011 (4)), ST5 (Stensvold et al., 2009 (1)), ST6 (Fare et al., 2019 (5)) and ST7(58)] and 3 host-specific subtypes [ST10 (Zhao et al., 2018 (7)), ST14 (Tan et al., 2010 (2)), ST23 (Wang et al., 2018 (3)), and ST25 (Stensvold et al., 2009 (1))]. Subtypes ST4, ST5, ST6, ST10, ST14, ST23, and ST25 were first identified in the whooper swan. Among these subtypes, ST23 and ST25 were identified in birds for the first time, indicating that these subtypes are expanding their host range. So far, this is the first research reporting on the prevalence and subtypes distribution of Blastocystis in the migratory whooper swan in China. The findings obtained in this study will provide new insights into the genetic diversity and transmission routes of Blastocystis, and the possible public health concerns posed by this organism.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142300006XBlastocystisCygnus cygnusZoonoticPublic health
spellingShingle Kaihui Zhang
Ziyang Qin
Huikai Qin
Yinlin Wang
Luyang Wang
Yin Fu
Changjiang Hou
Chenxiao Ji
Yuan Yuan
Longxian Zhang
First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
One Health
Blastocystis
Cygnus cygnus
Zoonotic
Public health
title First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
title_full First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
title_fullStr First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
title_full_unstemmed First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
title_short First detection of Blastocystis sp. in migratory whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in China
title_sort first detection of blastocystis sp in migratory whooper swans cygnus cygnus in china
topic Blastocystis
Cygnus cygnus
Zoonotic
Public health
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235277142300006X
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