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ArticleActa parasitologica2024

New Haplotypes of Blastocystis sp. Identified in Faeces from Various Animal Groups in Algeria.

Asma Guilane, Ikram Haleche, Fadila Tazerouti, Hocine Ziam, Tahar Kernif, Amina Boutellis

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Asma GuilaneLaboratory of Biodiversity and Environment: Interactions, Genome, Biology Faculty, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria.
Ikram HalecheLaboratory of Parasitic Eco-Epidemiology and Population Genetics, Pasteur Institute of Algeria, Dely-Brahim, 16000, Algiers, Algeria.
Fadila TazeroutiLaboratory of Biodiversity and Environment: Interactions, Genome, Biology Faculty, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria.
Hocine ZiamLaboratory of Biotechnology, Environment and Health, University of Blida 1, Blida, Algeria.
Tahar KernifLaboratory of Parasitic Eco-Epidemiology and Population Genetics, Pasteur Institute of Algeria, Dely-Brahim, 16000, Algiers, Algeria.
Amina BoutellisLaboratory of Biodiversity and Environment: Interactions, Genome, Biology Faculty, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria. amina.boutell@yahoo.fr.

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Abstract

purposeBlastocystis sp. is a single-celled, anaerobic, parasitic protozoan commonly found in the intestinal tract of animals and humans globally. Genetic analysis has revealed significant diversity within its species, leading to the identification of at least 40 subtypes (ST1-ST40). This study aimed to identify and differentiate Blastocystis in faeces samples from various animal hosts in Algeria.

methodsA total of 403 fecal samples, collected from both domestic and zoo animals, were subjected to PCR amplification and sequencing of Blastocystis-specific small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU-RNA) gene.

resultsThe overall prevalence of Blastocystis in animals was found to be 38.9%. Through comprehensive phylogenetic and phylogeographic analyses, we identified four distinct subtypes (ST1 in both domestic and zoo animals, and ST3, ST4, and ST5 exclusively in zoo animals), encompassing nine different haplotypes, including five that appear original to Algeria.

conclusionThis study represents the first epidemiological molecular investigation of Blastocystis sp. in animals in Algeria.

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Animals, ZooBlastocystisBlastocystis InfectionsFecesHaplotypesPhylogenyAlgeriaAnimalsAnimals, DomesticDNA, ProtozoanPhylogeographyPrevalenceDNA, ProtozoanAlgeriaAnimalsBlastocystis sp.HaplotypesIntestinal parasitesSubtypes

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