Evidence of human-associated genetic similarity and a cryptic lineage in wild boar-derived Ascaris from Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan
This study highlights the presence of "lumbricoides" genotypes sequences in wild boars and their potential role in human ascariasis. Reevaluation of unexplained cases in relation to wild boar distribution is warranted, along with enhanced attention to zoonotic transmission risks.
Authors
- Masaharu Tokoro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0489-5388)
- Kota Mochizuki
- Kayoko Matsuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5902-1629)
- Takahiro Matsumura
- Tomoyoshi Komiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2931-3349)
Institutions
- Kanazawa University (JP)
- Kanazawa Medical University (JP)
- Prefectural University of Kumamoto (JP)
- Gifu University (JP)
- Hokuriku University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00769-7
- Primary Topic
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00