Molecular identification of the Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) lewisi clade in black rats (Rattus rattus) from Australia

S.L. Egan; C.L. Taylor; J.M. Austen; P.B. Banks; L.A. Ahlstrom; U.M. Ryan; P.J. Irwin; C.L. Oskam

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Molecular identification of the Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) lewisi clade in black rats (Rattus rattus) from Australia

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Molecular identification of the Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) lewisi clade in black rats (Rattus rattus) from Australia

S.L. Egan, C.L. Taylor, J.M. Austen, P.B. Banks, L.A. Ahlstrom, U.M. Ryan, P.J. Irwin and C.L. Oskam

Parasitology Research, Vol.119, pp.1691-1696

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-020-06653-z

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Abstract

Invasive rodent species are known hosts for a diverse range of infectious microorganisms and have long been associated with the spread of disease globally. The present study describes molecular evidence for the presence of a Trypanosoma sp. from black rats (Rattus rattus) in northern Sydney, Australia. Sequences of the 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) locus were obtained in two out of eleven (18%) blood samples with subsequent phylogenetic analysis confirming the identity within the Trypanosoma lewisi clade.

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Title: Molecular identification of the Trypanosoma (Herpetosoma) lewisi clade in black rats (Rattus rattus) from Australia
Authors/Creators: S.L. Egan (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
C.L. Taylor (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
J.M. Austen (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
P.B. Banks (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
L.A. Ahlstrom (Author/Creator) - Bayer Australia Ltd, Animal Health, Pymble, NSW, Australia.
U.M. Ryan (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
P.J. Irwin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
C.L. Oskam (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Parasitology Research, Vol.119, pp.1691-1696
Publisher: Springer
Identifiers: 991005542150307891
Murdoch Affiliation: College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education; Vector and Waterborne Pathogens Research Group
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Industry collaboration; Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.261 Parasitology - Trypanosoma & Leishmania; 1.261.596 Trypanosoma Biology
Web Of Science research areas: Parasitology
ESI research areas: Microbiology