Analysis of four Echinococcus multilocularis mitogenome sequences from Inner Mongolia, China: supporting the hypothesis that E. sibiricensis is confirmed as the O1 haplotype
This study clarifies the genetic relationship between E. multilocularis haplotypes in Siberia, Russia, and Inner Mongolia, China, confirming that E. m. sibiricensis is part of the O1 haplotype. The findings strengthen the foundation for molecular epidemiology of AE and underscore the need for international collaboration in monitoring this zoonotic pathogen. Public health strategies can leverage these insights to predict and prevent outbreaks, particularly in endemic regions.
Authors
- Li Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7374-3348)
- Zhe Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4764-0163)
- Xinmiao Huang
- Tong-zhong Liu
- Malike Aizezi
- Gang Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2562-8289)
- Hao Wen
- Baoping Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2256-9885)
- Liping Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6238-1234)
- Wan-Li Ban
- Mehdi Borhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8387-9674)
- Guodong Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8833-5071)
Institutions
- Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
- Xiamen University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
- Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (CN)
- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Disease Prevention and Control Center (CN)
- Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07057-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China