The first molecular detection of a Theileria -like species (Apicomplexa: Piroplasmida) in Meriones persicus from western Iran

In this study 18S rRNA target gene of piroplasm parasite was amplified by PCR in aMeriones persicus; so, the Locus 1 and Locus 2 of 18S rRNA were sequenced, successfully. ATheileria-like taxa was suspected in accordance with the BLAST analysis of 18S rRNA L1 and L2 with 96% and 91% sequence homology, respectively. The present study was the first report of aTheileria-like species inM. persicus from Iran.
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - Category: Parasitology Source Type: research