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ArticleIranian journal of parasitology

Genetic Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii from Zoo Wildlife and Pet Birds in Fujian, China.

Renfeng Chen, Xuan Lin, Lingying Hu, Xiaoli Chen, Yao Tang, Jia Zhang, Meizhen Chen, Shoukun Wang, Cuiqin Huang

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Renfeng ChenAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Xuan LinAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Lingying HuAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Xiaoli ChenFuzhou Zoo, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Yao TangFuzhou Zoo, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Jia ZhangAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Meizhen ChenAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Shoukun WangAnimal Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory of Fujian Province, College of Animal and Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Cuiqin HuangCollege of Life Science, Longyan University, Longyan, 364000, China; Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Longyan, 364000, China.
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University · CNFuzhou University · CNLongyan University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundToxoplasmosis, a worldwide zoonotic disease, is caused by Toxoplasma gondii. The distribution of genetic diversity of T. gondii in wild animals is of great importance to understand the transmission of the parasite in the environment. However, little is known about T. gondii prevalence in wild animals and birds in China.

methodsWe conducted the genetic characterization of T. gondii isolated from Zoo Wild Animals and Pet Birds in Fujian Province, Southeastern China. Heart tissues were collected from 45 zoo animals and 140 pet birds. After identified using B1 gene, the genetic diversity of T. gondii isolates were typed at 11 genetic markers, including SAG1, 5' and 3'-SAG2, alternative SAG2, SAG3, BTUB, GRA6, c22-8, c29-2, L358, PK1, Apico, and CS3.

resultsSeven of 45 zoo animals and 3 of 140 pet birds were positive by PCR amplification using T. gondii B1 gene specific primers. Of these positive isolates, 3 isolates from Black-capped (Cebus apella), Peacock (Peafowl) and Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) were successfully genotyped at 11 genetic loci, and grouped to three distinct genotypes: ToxoDB Genotype #9, #2 and #10, respectively.

conclusionThis is the first genotyping of T. gondii isolated from zoo wild animals and pet birds in Fujian, China. There is a potential risk for the transmission of this parasite through zoo wild animals and pet birds in this region.

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ChinaGenetic characterizationPet BirdsToxoplasma gondiiZoo animals

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