High genetic variability in Taenia multiceps larvae: A mitochondrial DNA-based study of sheep isolates using CO1 and NADH1 genes.

Coenurus cerebralis, the larval stage of Taenia multiceps, is a significant parasitic threat to small ruminants, yet its molecular diversity remains underexplored in many endemic regions. This study investigated the genetic variability of C. cerebralis from sheep in Elazig province, Türkiye, by analyzing mitochondrial CO1 (812 bp) and NADH1 (498 bp) gene regions.

Mitochondrial genetic stability of Echinococcus granulosus s.s. across life stages and hosts in an experimental infection model.

Cystic echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (G1/G3), is a major zoonosis with a complex transmission cycle. This study aimed to evaluate the mitochondrial genetic stability of E. granulosus s.

Investigation of miR-71, let-7-5p, and miR-2b-5p in lambs experimentally infected with Echinococcus granulosus: Preliminary insights into their diagnostic relevance.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, remains a major public health and veterinary concern. This study investigated the diagnostic potential of three parasite-derived microRNAs (miR-71, let-7-5p, and miR-2b-5p) in the serum of experimentally infected lambs. Protoscoleces isolated from sheep liver hydatid cysts were used to infect puppies, from which viable eggs were harvested and administered to newborn lambs (n = 11); uninfected lambs (n = 3) served as controls.

Accurate species discrimination of Fasciola hepatica from Türkiye based on the fatty acid binding protein type I (FABP type I) gene and phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial DNA.

Accurate species discrimination based on a robust nuclear protein-coding gene marker is essential for Fasciola spp. because of the presence of F. hepatica, F.

Characterization of antigen B subunit 2 (AgB2) gene polymorphism in sheep isolates of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and effect on serologic response.

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most common helminth infections in many parts of the world. Antigen B (AgB) is a key molecule secreted by both the germinal membrane and protoscoleces during the larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus. Characterizing polymorphisms in the genes encoding AgB can improve the interpretation of serological diagnostic tests.

Serological diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of Echinococcus granulosus in experimentally infected dogs using crude and recombinant fibronectin antigens.

Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonotic helminth responsible for cystic echinococcosis, a significant public health concern. The diagnosis of E. granulosus infections in definitive hosts, such as dogs, is challenging due to the absence of clinical signs.

A preliminary study on helminths detected in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Bingol Province of Türkiye: morphological and molecular approaches.

Background: Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are hosts to a large number of endoparasites, some of which are zoonotic. This study was carried out to identify and molecularly characterise intestinal helminths in foxes in Bingol province, eastern Türkiye. For this purpose, carcasses of 15 red foxes that died as a result of traffic accidents in Bingol province were obtained.

Comparative analysis of microscopic and molecular methods for the diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto in experimentally infected dogs: Initial findings from digital PCR.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, is a significant zoonotic disease with profound public health and economic impacts. This study evaluated egg detection methods, molecular diagnostics, and post-treatment shedding dynamics in experimentally infected dogs. Three three-month-old male dogs were included in the study.

Zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7: new insights from the global mitogenome analysis.

Cystic echinococcosis is a severe zoonotic disease caused by different species and genotypes belonging to the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) complex.

Comparative Analysis of Nuclear (Ef1α) and Mitochondrial (mt-CO1 and mt-Nad5) Markers for Molecular Characterization of Sheep Isolates of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato.

Background: Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonotic disease that is widespread worldwide.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the genetic diversity of E. granulosus isolates in sheep.

A comparative analysis of ultrasound and serology for the diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of cystic echinococcosis in experimentally infected sheep.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most significant zoonotic diseases globally, affecting both humans and livestocks. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ultrasound (US) and serological methods as early diagnostic markers for both post-infection and post-treatment follow-up of CE in experimentally infected sheep. An hydatid cyst fluid was aspirated and 20,000 viable protoscoleces were administered orally to a dog.

Multiple Coenurus cerebralis Cysts Detected in a Sheep Brain and Molecular Characterization of the Individual Cysts.

Taenia multiceps is found in canids and in its larval stage is known as Coenurus cerebralis causes coenurosis. The disease has a significant impact on the economic value of sheep and goats. The aim of the current study was to identify multiple cysts in the brain of a sheep displaying common symptoms of C.

A preliminary study on the molecular variabilities in Varroa destructor and its effect on the body measurements.

Varroa species, commonly known as the honey bee mites, poses a significant challenge to the worldwide beekeeping industry. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of haplotype variation on morphology of Varroa destructor. Forty-one apiaries across Bingol province (Türkiye) and its districts were visited using random sampling to examine 2440 honey bee colonies.

A pilot study on the epidemiology, diagnosis and characterization of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in sheep, goats and dogs in Siirt province of Türkiye revealed remarkable adaptation of Echinococcus canadensis (G6/G7) in goats.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.), represents one of the most significant zoonotic diseases globally, affecting both humans and animals.

Molecular characterization and haplotypes of hydatid cyst isolates collected from humans and ruminants in Setif Province (northeast of Algeria) based on mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1 (mt-CO1) gene sequences.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, caused by the metacestode of Echinococcus granulosus. The disease has significant health and economic impacts worldwide, particularly in endemic areas. The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hydatid cysts in ruminants (cattle and sheep) (n = 2060) from the Setif Province of Algeria using microscopy.

Molecular discrimination of G1 and G3 genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto obtained from human, cattle, and sheep using the mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 marker.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a common zoonotic disease caused by the larval form of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. This study determined the genotype and haplotype differences using the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 gene in hydatid cyst samples. Human (n = 12), cattle (n = 28), and sheep (n = 31) hydatid cyst isolates were included.

Sequence and Haplotype Analyses of Ligula intestinalis in Acanthobrama marmid (Cyprinidae) in Turkey.

Purpose: Ligulosis caused by Ligula intestinalis adversely affects the fisheries carried out in the lakes and ponds, causing economic losses in the fish industry. In this study, it was aimed to reveal the molecular characterization of L. intestinalis isolates obtained from woodfish (Acanthobrama marmid) in Keban Dam Lake in Elazig province of Turkey by using mt-CO1 gene sequences and to determine the genetic differences and haplotypes between the isolates.

miRNA based biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus in experimentally infected dogs.

Cystic echinococcosis, which is caused by the Echinococcus granulosus. Carnivores, as final hosts, contain adult tapeworms in the small intestine, and a variety of mammals, including humans, harbor the metacestod. This study was designed to investigate the miRNA-based biomarkers for early and accurate diagnosis of E.