First molecular characterization of Dirofilaria vector species and the distribution of canine dirofilariasis in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka
Background: vector species in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka, using molecular-based techniques. Methods: species. The blood samples of different dog breeds (n=500) were also collected from the Gampaha district, and they were subjected to DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequencing. The data were analyzed by bioinformatics tools. Results: recorded from India. Conclusion: parasites in Sri Lanka.
Authors
- Tharaka Ranathunge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9078-1968)
- L.D. Amarasinghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7727-1843)
- Wasana Rodrigo
- Koshila Ranasinghe
- Sajani Amarasinghe
Institutions
- University of Kelaniya (LK)
- Open University of Sri Lanka (LK)
- Eastern University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2026.1775398
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00