Phylogenetic relationships among Linguatula serrata isolates from Iran based on 18S rRNA and mitochondrial cox1 gene sequences

Ghorashi, Seyed A.; Tavassoli, Mousa; Peters, Andrew; Shamsi, Shokoofeh; Hajipour, Naser

doi:10.1515/ap-2015-0027

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“…One recent paper investigated phylogenetic relationships among seven L. serrata isolates collected from camels, cattle, goats, sheep and dogs of Iran. Neither host species nor geographical location was associated with genotypes [ 48 ].…”

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Parasitic diseases of camels in Iran (1931–2017) – a literature review

Sazmand

Joachim

2017

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Parasitic diseases of camels are major causes of impaired milk and meat production, decreases in performance or even death. Some camel parasites also represent a threat to human health. About 171,500 one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) and 100–300 two-humped camels (Camelus bactrianus) live in Iran. Knowledge of the biodiversity of their parasites is still limited. The present review covers all information about camel parasitic diseases in Iran published as dissertations and in both Iranian and international journals from 1931 to February 2017. Ten genera of Protozoa (Trypanosoma, Eimeria, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Neospora, Sarcocystis, Besnoitia, Theileria, Babesia and Balantidium), 48 helminth species detected in the digestive system, including three species of Trematoda, four species of Cestoda, and 41 species of Nematoda, as well as helminths from other organs – Echinococcus spp., Dictyocaulus filaria, Thelazia leesei, Dipetalonema evansi and Onchocerca fasciata – have so far been described in Iranian camels. Furthermore, 13 species of hard ticks, mange mites, the myiasis flies Cephalopina titillator and Wohlfahrtia magnifica, and immature stages of the Pentastomida Linguatula serrata have also been reported from camels of Iran. Camel parasitic diseases are a major issue in Iran in terms of economics and public health. The present review offers information for an integrated control programme against economically relevant parasites of camels.

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Section: Arthropod Infectionsmentioning

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Parasitic diseases of camels in Iran (1931–2017) – a literature review

Sazmand

Joachim

2017

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“…Total genomic DNA was extracted from individual Linguatula serrata adult worm (Accession No. IR-17-Dog-Urmia) as described before (Ghorashi et al 2016).…”

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The complete mitochondrial genome of Linguatula serrata (tongue worm) isolated from a dog and phylogenetic analysis

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Tavassoli

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Mitochondrial DNA Part B

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The complete mitogenome of Linguatula serrata isolated from nasal cavity of a dog was characterized for the first time. The total size of the circular mitogenome was 15,328 bp consisting of 37 genes including 13 protein coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes and two control regions. Phylogenetic tree was constructed based on 17 closely related species and their genetic relationship with Linguatula serrata was analysed.

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“…The presence or absence of L. serrata nymphs in the MLNs of animals was examined; each individual lymph node was cut longitudinally, placed in petri dishes containing normal saline and examined under a dissecting microscope for L. serrata nymphs Tavassoli et al, 2010a, Ghorashi et al, 2016. The total number of nymphs per lymph node was recorded as an indicator of infection severity.…”

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Infection and pathological lesions of lymph nodes induced by Linguatula serrata nymphs in one-humped camels in Iran

Tavassoli

Hobbenaghi

Kargozari

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J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

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Linguatula serrata (Pentastomida: Linguatulidae) known tong-worm is a cosmopolitan, zoonotic, and obligate endoparasite. The parasite lives in the nasopharyngeal region of the final hosts, which primarily include dogs and other carnivores. Various herbivores, including, camels serve as the best intermediate hosts for nymph stages. In present study the mesenteric lymph nodes of 101camels were examined for infection to L. serrata macroscopically and histopathologically. The infected and normal lymph nodes were processed for histopathology. The results indicated that out of 101 sampled 33 (32.67%) were infected. Macroscopic examination revealed that the infected lymph nodes are swollen and dark, with rubbery consistency, some with subcapsular hemorrhage on cutting. Extensive hemorrhage occurred in various parts of infected lymph nodes. A section of L. serrata parasite was observed near one of the hemorrhage centers. Neutrophil count was very high in these centers and giant cells were present around the parasite, indicating granulomatous reaction. Our findings confirmed that different regions of Iran is an endemic for L. serrata infections. Because L. serrata is a zoonotic parasite, preventive measures should be adopted to disrupt the parasite’s life cycle and minimize the risk of infection in both humans and other animals.

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Phylogenetic relationships among Linguatula serrata isolates from Iran based on 18S rRNA and mitochondrial cox1 gene sequences

Cited by 22 publications

References 37 publications

Parasitic diseases of camels in Iran (1931–2017) – a literature review

Parasitic diseases of camels in Iran (1931–2017) – a literature review

The complete mitochondrial genome of Linguatula serrata (tongue worm) isolated from a dog and phylogenetic analysis

Infection and pathological lesions of lymph nodes induced by Linguatula serrata nymphs in one-humped camels in Iran

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