First isolation of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotype 7 in the archipelago of Cape Verde

• DOI: 10.1017/s003118202300046x
• Publication Date: 2023-05-17T08:56:19Z
• Authors: Lara Gonçalves Ba...; Teivi Laurimäe; Gillian Muchaamba; Laura Cathomas; Ana Lina Barros O...; Iolanda Mata dos ...; Ângela Lobo de Pina; Peter Deplazes
• Keywords: Sensu; Cape verde; Archipelago; Isolation

Abstract There are no scientific data available on the occurrence of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato ( s.l. ) cluster in definitive hosts (domestic dogs), intermediate livestock) nor humans Cape Verde. In this pilot study, environmental dog fecal samples n = 369) were collected around food markets, official slaughterhouses, as well home and small business slaughter spots 8 9 inhabited islands from Verde archipelago, between June 2021 March 2022. Additionally, during same period, 40 cysts tissue lesions opportunistically 5 islands, locally slaughtered cattle 7), goats 2), sheep 1) pigs 26). Genetic characterization by a multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay targeting 12S rRNA gene confirmed presence E. material. total, 17 cyst Santiago 9), Sal 7) São Vicente G6/G7-positive 4) identified G7 sequence analysis nad 2, 1 genes). This study discloses transmission G7, pig,