Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium xiaoi in goat kids in Bangladesh by nested PCR amplification of 18S rRNA gene
10.1016/S2221-1691(15)30007-1
- Author:
Amam Zonaed SIDDIKI
1
;
Mohammad Alamgir HOSSAIN
1
;
Sohana Akter MINA
2
;
Zinat FARZANA
2
;
Bibi AYESA
2
;
Rasel DAS
3
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)
2. Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong
3. Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCEN), University of Malaya
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
18S rRNA;
Cryptosporidium;
Nested PCR;
Phylogenetic analysis
- From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
2015;5(3):202-207
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in goat kids in selected areas of Bangladesh and to elucidate the potential zoonotic hazards. Methods: In the present study, we have used Ziehl-Neelsen staining and nested PCR approach to identify and characterize the Cryptosporidium sp. from diarrhoeic feces of goat kids. A total of 100 diarrhoeic feces samples were collected from Chittagong region in Southern Bangladesh. For nested PCR analysis, specific primers for amplification of 581 base pair fragments of 18S rRNA gene were used. Results: A total of 15% and 3% samples were found positive in microscopic study and in nested PCR analysis respectively. Phylogenetic analysis of sequence data showed similarity with that of Cryptosporidium xiaoi recorded from sheep and goat. Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first report of Cryptosporidium xiaoi responsible for diarrhoea in goat kids in Bangladesh. Further study can highlight their zoonotic significance along with genetic diversity in other host species inside the country.
