Identification of Arthropods by Polymerase Chain Reaction as Probes for Infectious Disease Studies in Experimental Coprolites

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2019
Authors:E. Pucu, de Lemos, E. Regina Sam, Rozental, T., Ogrzewalska, M., Chame, M., Machado-Silva, J. R., Leles, D.
Journal:Journal of Parasitology
Volume:105
Issue:1
Pagination:133-134
Date Published:02-2019
Keywords:ectoparasites, paleoparasitology, PCR, Vector-Borne Diseases, vectors
Abstract:

The study of arthropods is still scarce in paleoparasitology, especially their molecular identification. In this experimental study, we amplify DNA using a polymerase chain reaction from 2 ectoparasite species, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Pediculus humanus capitis, in experimentally desiccated feces. This study shows perspectives for the study of the identification of arthropods in coprolites when taxonomic identification is not possible

URL:https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-parasitology/volume-105/issue-1/18-136/Identification-of-Arthropods-by-Polymerase-Chain-Reaction-as-Probes-for/10.1645/18-136.full
DOI:10.1645/18-136
Short Title:Journal of Parasitology
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