Genetic diversity of Echinococcus multilocularis specimens isolated from Belgian patients with alveolar echinococcosis using EmsB microsatellites analysis

This study also highlights that some specimens share the same EmsB profile with profiles characterized in red foxes from north Belgium, The Netherland, Luxembourg and French department near to the Belgian border. Furthermore, Belgian specimens present a genetic diversity and include one profile that don't share similarities with the ones referenced in the EWET database. However, at this geographical scale, there is no clear correlation between EmsB profiles and geographical location. Further studies including additional clinical samples and isolates from foxes and rodents of south Belgium are necessary to better understand the spatial and temporal circumstances of human infections but also a potential correlation between EmsB profiles and parasite virulence.PMID:37992792 | DOI:10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105531

Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - November 22, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Rosalie Sacheli Jenny Knapp Caroline Pholien Sabrina Egrek Philippe L éonard Jean-Baptiste Giot B énédicte Delaere Noella Bl étard St éphanie Gofflot Marie-C écile Nollevaux Paul Meunier Pierre Lovinfosse Benoit Pirotte Carine Truyens Laurence Millo Source Type: research