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Age and sex distribution of Dirofilaria immitis among dogs in Meshkin-Shahr, northwest Iran and molecular analysis of the isolates based on COX1 gene.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: infection. However, the rate of infection in dogs more than 2 years old was significantly higher than those with lower age. Both sequences analyzed in this study showed 100% homology to each other. Intra-species variation of these isolates with those from other areas of the world amounted to 0 to 0.50%. Phylogenetic analysis of the COX1 gene suggested that it is conserved, and can be used for study on genetic diversity and classification of filarial nematodes.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Zabiholah Zarei, Eshrat Beigom Kia, Zahra Heidari, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Mehdi Mohebali, Meysam Sharifdini

Institutions: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

OpenAlex ID: W2580753389

FWCI: 0.777

Cites: 24

Cited by: 8

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