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Hookworm infection in central China: morphological and molecular diagnosis

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PARASITES & VECTORS
卷 14, 期 1, 页码 -

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BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-021-05035-3

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Hookworm; Necator americanus; Ancylostomiasis; Diagnosis; Mitochondrial genome

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  1. Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province of China [212300410070]
  2. National Natural Science Foundation of China [U1704189]

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The study reported a case of ancylostomiasis in Zhengzhou city of Henan Province and reviewed the epidemiology of ancylostomiasis in Henan Province from 1949 to 2020. The complete mitochondrial genome of one clinical isolate of Necator americanus was fully characterized, showing high sequence variability in the nad1 gene among isolates. Phylogenetic analyses supported the monophyly of hookworm isolates from different hosts and geographical locations, with implications for future genetic studies of N. americanus and the necessity of preventive measures in Henan Province.
Background: Necator americanus is one of the major etiological agents of human ancylostomiasis. Historically, the epidemiology of ancylostomiasis in Henan Province of central China and the molecular characteristics of N. americanus have been poorly understood. Methods: In this study, we report a case of ancylostomiasis in Zhengzhou city of Henan Province. We also review the epidemiology of ancylostomiasis in Henan Province from 1949 to 2020. In addition, the complete mitochondrial (mt) genome of one clinical isolate is fully characterized using Illumina sequencing. All available mt genomes of hookworms in GenBank were included to reconstruct the phylogeny using both maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) methods. Results: A total of three worms were collected from the patient. These worms were identified as N. americanus based on morphological characteristics as well as confirmed by genotyping with the barcoding gene cox1. Although ancylostomiasis cases have dropped substantially in recent years, hookworm infection is still a public health problem in underdeveloped areas and remote rural areas in Henan Province. The mt genome features of the N. americanus contained 12 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a major non-coding region. The nad1 gene showed high sequence variability among isolates, which is worth considering for future genetic studies of N. americanus. Phylogenetic analyses support the monophyly of hookworm isolates from different hosts and distinct geographical locations. Conclusions: The mt genome of N. americanus presented here will serve as a useful data set for studying population genetics and phylogenetic relationships of hookworms. Positive measures for preventing and controlling ancylostomiasis are required by both health services and individuals in Henan Province.

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