Title |
Analysis of the genetic diversity of the nematode parasite Baylisascaris schroederi from wild giant pandas in different mountain ranges in China
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Published in |
Parasites & Vectors, August 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1756-3305-6-233 |
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Authors |
Xuan Zhou, Yue Xie, Zhi-he Zhang, Cheng-dong Wang, Yun Sun, Xiao-bin Gu, Shu-xian Wang, Xue-rong Peng, Guang-you Yang |
Abstract |
Baylisascaris schroederi is one of the most common nematodes of the giant panda, and can cause severe baylisascarosis in both wild and captive giant pandas. Previous studies of the giant pandas indicated that this population is genetically distinct, implying the presence of a new subspecies. Based on the co-evolution between the parasite and the host, the aim of this study was to investigate the genetic differentiation in the B. schroederi population collected from giant pandas inhabiting different mountain ranges, and further to identify whether the evolution of this parasite correlates with the evolution of giant pandas. |
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