Molecular detection of trypanosomatids in neotropical primates in the state of Mato Grosso, Midwest, Brazil
Abstract Trypanosomatids are uniflagellate protozoa belonging to the Trypanosomatidae family. The genera Trypanosoma and Leishmania are of paramount importance as they contain species that cause serious diseases, such as Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis, respectively. The objective of the present study was to identify trypanosomatids present in the whole blood of free-living and captive neotropical primates in Mato Grosso State, Midwest Brazil. Between 2017 and 2019, 38 blood samples were collected from seven different neotropical primate species in seven cities in the state. Through molecular techniques, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify a fragment of the kinetoplast DNA (kDNA) and 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA) gene, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis, nine Leishmania spp. [seven L. infantum and two L. (Leishmania) amazonensis] and two Trypanosoma spp. (T. minasense and T. rangeli) were identified. This study contributes to understanding the occurrence and epidemiology of trypanosomatids in Mato Grosso State and the importance of neotropical primates as trypanosome hosts and possible infection sources for other animals and humans. Future identification of other blood pathogens in neotropical primates will assist in disease control and prevention strategies.
Main Authors: | Cândido,Stéfhano Luís, Pavelegini,Lucas Avelino Dandolini, Pacheco,Thábata dos Anjos, Pacheco,Richard de Campos, Silva,Victória Luiza de Barros, Morgado,Thais Oliveira, Colodel,Edson Moleta, Nakazato,Luciano, Almeida,Arleana do Bom Parto Ferreira de, Dutra,Valéria |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária
2021
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612021000200402 |
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